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Peirce

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Noun

1. benjamin peirce, peirce

United States mathematician and astronomer remembered for his studies of Uranus and Saturn and Neptune (1809-1880)

2. charles peirce, charles sanders peirce, peirce

United States philosopher and logician; pioneer of pragmatism (1839-1914)

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Charles Sanders. 1839–1914, US logician, philosopher, and mathematician; pioneer of pragmatism

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Peirce

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ˈCharles Sanders (ˈsændərz ) ; sanˈdərz) 1839-1914; U.S. philosopher & mathematician

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Peirce

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American philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who cofounded pragmatism, made many contributions to logic, and was one of the original developers of semiotics.
American mathematician and astronomer known for his studies of Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn's rings.

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