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Semiotic Theory
Peirce's semiotic theory is “ an account of signification, representation, reference and meaning”(Atkin). Which all together means that a sign does not signify in all respects. He claims “that signs consists of 3 interrelated parts: a sign, an object and an interpretation”(Atkin). With this theory pierce wrote many articles based on the theory of signs.
Atkin, Albert. “Peirce's Theory of Signs.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 15 Nov. 2010, -
"On a list of new categories"
Pierce wrote “On a list of new categories” in 1867 which he presented to the American Academy of Arts and Science. The list discusses about 3 categories Math, Philosophy with 3 sub categories Phenomenology, normative sciences and metaphysics. The last category is Idoscopy. These 3 categories were applied to the rest of his life and lead to his next paper “How to make our Ideas Clear”.
Prechtl, Peter. “Peirce, Charles Sanders: On A New List of Categories.” Kindlers Literatur Lexikon (KLL), 2020 -
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"The Father of Pragmatism"
Charles Pierce and his friend William James were both part of a philological movement. Pierce used two of his essays to discuss pragmatism and how pragmatism is the conception of objects. The two essays that were used were " The Fixation of Belief" and "How to Make Our Ideas Clear". These two essays were later considered the foundation of pragmatism.
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"The Law of Mind"
In 1892 Pierce wrote “The law of mind” where he talks about diversity and progress which is brought by chance. As well as how the law can spread continuously and affect certain others. An example from the writing states “Absolute is well put in; for it merely happened so three times in succession, or three million times in succession, in the absence of any reason, the coincidence could only be attributed to chance” (Pierce) “The Law of Mind.” Charles S. Peirce. The Logic of Interdisciplinarity