The Commens Dictionary

Quote from ‘The Prescott Book’

Term: 
Mathematics
Quote: 

Mathematics wholly relates to hypothetical states of things, perfectly exact, but of a kind that only affect a few very general characters.

Source: 
Peirce, Charles S. (1907-10). The Prescott Book. MS [R] 277
Date: 
1907-10-15
References: 
MS [R] 277
Citation: 
‘Mathematics’ (pub. 15.10.15-13:53). Quote in M. Bergman & S. Paavola (Eds.), The Commens Dictionary: Peirce's Terms in His Own Words. New Edition. Retrieved from http://www.commens.org/dictionary/entry/quote-prescott-book.
Posted: 
Oct 15, 2015, 13:53 by Mats Bergman