--- product_id: 5116004 title: "The Essential Peirce, Volume 1: Selected Philosophical Writings (1867–1893)" price: "€ 61.62" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/5116004-the-essential-peirce-volume-1-selected-philosophical-writings-1867-1893 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The Essential Peirce, Volume 1: Selected Philosophical Writings (1867–1893) **Price:** € 61.62 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Essential Peirce, Volume 1: Selected Philosophical Writings (1867–1893) - **How much does it cost?** € 61.62 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/5116004-the-essential-peirce-volume-1-selected-philosophical-writings-1867-1893) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description " . . . a first-rate edition, which supersedes all other portable Peirces. . . . all the Peirce most people will ever need." ―Louis Menand, The New York Review of Books "The Monist essays are included in the first volume of the compact and welcome Essential Peirce; they are by Peirce's standards quite accessible and splendid in their cosmic scope and assertiveness." ―London Review of Books A convenient two-volume reader's edition makes accessible to students and scholars the most important philosophical papers of the brilliant American thinker Charles Sanders Peirce. This first volume presents twenty-five key texts from the first quarter century of his writing, with a clear introduction and informative headnotes. Volume 2 will highlight the development of Peirce's system of signs and his mature pragmatism. Review: Foundation material for how we think - I came to this book because I was inspired by "the Metaphysical Club" to learn more about the roots of pragmatism. The book is challenging. The Metaphysical Club points out that William James did not understand Peirce at first, so it is a bit much for mere mortals. It is especially daunting because the first essay is written with respect to Kant's categories, not something I know off of the top-of-my head. However, as the books progresses many of the things that are assumed in the first essay are explained. For instance Peirce explains in detail what he means by a sign. He discusses cognition, or consciousness and shows that logically our internal experience is based on external stimulation. It soon becomes impossible to ignore the fact that you are reading the works of a logician and that that is where he is coming from. But even though you might have to reread parts several times, once you master the arguements, it is satisfying indeed. According to the introduction of the book and references, Peirce was influential. William James, Oliver Wendel Holmes and John Dewey were all influenced by him. Modern cognitive psychology owes much to William James. Psychology took a different direction through psychoanalysis and then behaviorism but cognitive psychology is now the dominate paradigm. Because of this Peirce has renewed importance. My advice is to read it through once and not feel you have to get everything and the reread it because he explains things later that he assmes you know earlier. Review: Perfect - If there is a bridge between William James and Immanuel Kant it is Charles Peirce. I think that is all I need to say. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #457,865 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #203 in Philosophy of Logic & Language #483 in Modern Western Philosophy #1,308 in Literary Criticism & Theory | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 54 Reviews | ## Images ![The Essential Peirce, Volume 1: Selected Philosophical Writings (1867–1893) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Zvd2+js0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Foundation material for how we think *by D***Y on August 22, 2001* I came to this book because I was inspired by "the Metaphysical Club" to learn more about the roots of pragmatism. The book is challenging. The Metaphysical Club points out that William James did not understand Peirce at first, so it is a bit much for mere mortals. It is especially daunting because the first essay is written with respect to Kant's categories, not something I know off of the top-of-my head. However, as the books progresses many of the things that are assumed in the first essay are explained. For instance Peirce explains in detail what he means by a sign. He discusses cognition, or consciousness and shows that logically our internal experience is based on external stimulation. It soon becomes impossible to ignore the fact that you are reading the works of a logician and that that is where he is coming from. But even though you might have to reread parts several times, once you master the arguements, it is satisfying indeed. According to the introduction of the book and references, Peirce was influential. William James, Oliver Wendel Holmes and John Dewey were all influenced by him. Modern cognitive psychology owes much to William James. Psychology took a different direction through psychoanalysis and then behaviorism but cognitive psychology is now the dominate paradigm. Because of this Peirce has renewed importance. My advice is to read it through once and not feel you have to get everything and the reread it because he explains things later that he assmes you know earlier. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect *by C***A on November 16, 2018* If there is a bridge between William James and Immanuel Kant it is Charles Peirce. I think that is all I need to say. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excelllent *by L***D on July 1, 2020* Excellent product and quick delivery! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Essential Peirce, Volume 1: Selected Philosophical Writings (1867–1893) - The Essential Peirce, Volume 2: Selected Philosophical Writings, 1893-1913 - Philosophical Writings of Peirce --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/5116004-the-essential-peirce-volume-1-selected-philosophical-writings-1867-1893](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/5116004-the-essential-peirce-volume-1-selected-philosophical-writings-1867-1893) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-03*