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Single Idea 14766

[filed under theme 14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 1. Scientific Theory ]

Full Idea

The works of Duns Scotus have strongly influenced me. …His logic and metaphysics, torn away from its medievalism, …will go far toward supplying the philosophy which is best to harmonize with physical science.

Gist of Idea

Duns Scotus offers perhaps the best logic and metaphysics for modern physical science

Source

Charles Sanders Peirce (Concerning the Author [1897], p.2)

Book Ref

Peirce,Charles Sanders: 'Philosophical Writings of Peirce', ed/tr. Buchler,Justus [Dover 1940], p.2

The 5 ideas from 'Concerning the Author'

14764 I am saturated with the spirit of physical science [Peirce]
14765 Association of ideas is the best philosophical idea of the prescientific age [Peirce]
14766 Duns Scotus offers perhaps the best logic and metaphysics for modern physical science [Peirce]
14767 The demonstrations of the metaphysicians are all moonshine [Peirce]
14768 Infallibility in science is just a joke [Peirce]