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“If man were immortal he could be perfectly sure of seeing the day when everything in which he had trusted should betray his trust.”

Quote by Charles Sanders Peirce

Book:The Essential Peirce, Volume 1: Selected Philosophical Writings? (1867–1893)

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The Essential Peirce, Volume 1: Selected Philosophical Writings? (1867–1893)

This volume includes a selection of Peirce's writings that delve into the foundations of pragmatism, logic, and semiotics, showcasing his development as a leading philosopher of the late 19th century. more

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Charles Sanders Peirce

Charles Sanders Peirce was an American philosopher, logician, and scientist, born on September 10, 1839, and died on April 19, 1914. Known as the founder of modern symbolic logic, Peirce's philosophical ideas have had a profound impact on fields such as logic, philosophy of science, and cognitive science. more

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