"The opinion which is fated to be ultimately agreed to by all who investigate is what we mean by truth, and the object represented in this opinion is the real."

Charles Sanders Peirce (1839 - 1914)
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About Charles Sanders Peirce

Charles Sanders Peirce (1839-1914) was an American philosopher, logician, mathematician, and scientist who is considered one of the most important thinkers in the history of American philosophy. He founded pragmatism, a philosophical movement that emphasizes the practical consequences of ideas and the importance of experimentation and experience in the pursuit of truth. Peirce made significant contributions to various fields including logic, semiotics, metaphysics, and epistemology.

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