Peirce

Peirce

 (pîrs, pûrs), Benjamin 1809-1880.

American mathematician and astronomer known for his studies of Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn's rings.

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Peirce

, Charles Sanders 1839-1914.

American philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who cofounded pragmatism, made many contributions to logic, and was one of the original developers of semiotics.

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Peirce

(pɪəs)

n

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

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Peirce

(pɜrs, pɪərs)

n.

Charles Sanders, 1839–1914, U.S. philosopher, mathematician, and physicist.

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Noun	1.	Peirce - United States mathematician and astronomer remembered for his studies of Uranus and Saturn and Neptune (1809-1880) Benjamin Peirce
	2.	Peirce - United States philosopher and logician; pioneer of pragmatism (1839-1914) Charles Peirce, Charles Sanders Peirce

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