Charles S. Peirce (1839–1914) is recognized worldwide as one of humanity’s most rigorous, versatile, and seminal thinkers. That he is the principal originator of the philosophical movement called pragmatism is only one of his titles to our collective gratitude. He is also regarded as one of the most fundamental inquirers ever. The range and power of his contributions is such that he has become a stimulating influence on philosophers, humanists, social scientists, and hard scientists on every continent. He left behind a large corpus—more than twelve thousand pages in publications and about eight times as many pages in unpublished manuscripts—that covers all manner of topics in the sciences (including mathematics, geodesy, physics, chemistry, and astronomy) and the humanities (including logic, philosophy, semiotics, metaphysics, cosmology, history of sciences, linguistics, lexicography, and psychology).
Established in 1975–76, the Peirce Edition Project’s long-term aim is to produce a 30-volume print edition of Peirce’s writings as well as an electronic edition embedded within a collaborative research platform. Writings of Charles S. Peirce is a selective but comprehensive chronological and critical edition designed to document the development of Peirce’s thought in every area and promote the critical study of his intellectual growth and interdisciplinary reach. The Essential Peirce is a two-volume chronological edition that makes available a comprehensive selection of Peirce’s most seminal philosophical writings. All the texts included are classics that will continue to influence the way philosophers think for centuries to come. These editions may be purchased from Indiana University Press.
For additional resources or to schedule a visit, contact:
Peirce Edition Project
Indiana University School of Liberal Arts
Cavanaugh Hall 513
425 University Blvd
Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5140, USA
Dr. André De Tienne, Director
Phone: (317) 274-2033
Email: cpeirce@iu.edu