The Commens Dictionary

Quote from ‘On the theory of Collections and Multitude’

Term: 
Sign
Quote: 

A sign, as such, involves the third category, in its reference to an interpretant. Its reference to an object is an affair of the second category. Its reference to a meaning is specially a first category concern.

Source: 
Peirce, Charles S. (1905-07 [c.]). On the theory of Collections and Multitude. MS [R] 31
Date: 
1905-07 [c.]
References: 
MS [R] 31:2
Citation: 
‘Sign’ (pub. 12.09.14-14:27). 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-theory-collections-and-multitude.
Posted: 
Sep 12, 2014, 14:27 by Mats Bergman