Charles Sanders Pierce (1839 - 1914)

By ahagger

  • Development of Pragmatism

    Charles Sanders Peirce introduced the concept of Pragmatism in 1867, emphasizing the practical consequences of beliefs as a criterion for their truth. In his seminal paper, "How to Make Our Ideas Clear," Peirce argued that ideas gain meaning and validity through their practical applications, and this laid the foundation for the Pragmatic philosophy.

  • The Fixation of Belief

    In "The Fixation of Belief," Charles Sanders Peirce examines methods of belief formation, emphasizing the importance of adopting a scientific approach based on evidence and rational inquiry. The Fixation of Belief. 2011, philpapers.org/rec/PEITFO.

  • First Pragmatic Maxim

    In his work "How to Make Our Ideas Clear," Peirce formulated the first Pragmatic Maxim, which states that "Consider what effects that might conceivably have practical bearings we conceive the object of our conception to have. Then, our conception of these effects is the whole of our conception of the object." This maxim became a fundamental principle in the development of Pragmatism.

  • Pragmatism as a Philosophy

    Peirce further developed Pragmatism as a comprehensive philosophy in his "The Logic of Abduction" and "The Doctrine of Necessity Examined." He expanded its scope to encompass logic, scientific inquiry, and the study of signs, establishing it as a significant contribution to the philosophy of science.

  • Pragmatic Maxim Refined

    In "Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking," Peirce refined the Pragmatic Maxim by introducing the idea of "pragmaticism" as the maxim's specific meaning. He argued that this philosophy could guide scientific inquiry, clarifying the connection between belief, action, and truth.

  • Chance, Love, and Logic: Philosophical Essays

    "Chance, Love, and Logic: Philosophical Essays" by Charles Sanders Peirce is a collection of essays exploring topics like pragmatism, scientific inquiry, and the nature of reality, showcasing his philosophical versatility. Peirce, Charles S. Chance, Love, and Logic. 1923, openlibrary.org/books/OL7101056M/Chance_love_and_logic.

  • Principles of Philosophy and Elements of Logic (Volumes I and II)

    "Principles of Philosophy" by Charles Sanders Peirce is a comprehensive work that integrates Pragmatism into various philosophical domains, providing insights into logic, metaphysics, and the methodology of scientific inquiry. --- “Collected Papers. Vol. I. Principles of Philosophy, Vol. II. Elements of Logics.” ., Jan. 1934, philpapers.org/rec/PEICPV.