The Commens Dictionary

Quote from ‘Multitude and Number’

Quote: 

I shall use the word multitude to denote that character of a collection by virtue of which it is greater than some collections and less than others, provided the collection is discrete, that is, provided the constituent units of the collection are or may be distinct. But when the units lose their individual identity because the collection exceeds every positive existence of the universe, the word multitude ceases to be applicable. I will take the word multiplicity to mean the greatness of any collection discrete or continuous.

Date: 
1897
References: 
CP 4.175
Citation: 
‘Multitude’ (pub. 11.09.14-13:31). 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-multitude-and-number-0.
Posted: 
Sep 09, 2014, 15:20 by Mats Bergman
Published: 
Sep 11, 2014, 13:31