Charles S. Peirce Quotes

A collection of quotes by Charles S. Peirce.

Charles S. Peirce (1839-1914) was an American philosopher, mathematician, and scientist. He is considered one of the greatest figures in the history of American philosophy and one of the founders of pragmatism. Peirce made significant contributions to logic, semiotics, and philosophy of science. His work had a profound impact on various fields, including mathematics, linguistics, and psychology. Peirce was known for his deep intellectual curiosity and interdisciplinary approach to knowledge, which led him to explore a wide range of subjects. His writings and ideas continue to influence contemporary philosophy and have left a lasting legacy in the field.

Upon this first, and in one sense this sole, rule of reason,

Upon this first, and in one sense this sole, rule of reason, that in order to learn you must desire to learn, and in so desiring not be satisfied with what you already incline to think, there follows one corollary which itself deserves to be inscribed upon every wall of the city of philosophy: Do not block the way of inquiry.

Charles S. Peirce

Science Philosophy

It is the man of science, eager to have his every opinion re

It is the man of science, eager to have his every opinion regenerated, his every idea rationalized, by drinking at the fountain of fact, and devoting all the energies of his life to the cult of truth, not as he understands it, but as he does not yet understand it, that ought properly to be called a philosopher.

Charles S. Peirce

Science Philosophy