Writings of Charles S. Peirce: Volume 5, 1884–1896

The fifth volume collecting the celebrated nineteenth-century philosopher's essays.

Volume 5 of this landmark edition covers an important transition in Charles S. Peirce's life, marked by a rekindled enthusiasm for speculative philosophy. The writings include essays relating to his all-embracing theory of categories as well as papers on logic and mathematics.

Praise for the Writings of Charles S. Peirce series

“Highly recommended.” —Choice

“An important event for the world of philosophy. For the first time we have available in an intelligible form the writings of one of the greatest philosophers of the past hundred years.” —The Times Literary Supplement

Writings of Charles S. Peirce, A Chronological Edition

• Volume 1: 1857–1866
• Volume 2: 1867–1871
• Volume 3: 1872–1878
• Volume 4: 1879–1884
• Volume 5: 1884–1896
• Volume 6: 1886–1890