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A Theoretical Treatise on True Presence.
1Assistant Professor, Adelphi University, College of Nursing and Public Health, Garden City, NY, USA.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|June 20, 2025
Summary
This paper explores Charles Sanders Peirce's concept of true presence. It aims to clarify his philosophical ideas on the nature of reality and representation.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy
- Semiotics
- Metaphysics
Background:
- Charles Sanders Peirce's philosophical work remains influential.
- The concept of 'true presence' is a complex element within his theories.
- Existing interpretations require further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a detailed analysis of Peirce's theory of true presence.
- To clarify the implications of true presence for understanding signs and reality.
- To contribute to scholarly discourse on Peirce's metaphysics and semiotics.
Main Methods:
- Close reading of primary texts by Peirce.
- Comparative analysis with existing secondary literature.
- Philosophical argumentation and conceptual clarification.
Main Results:
- The paper elucidates the phenomenological and semiotic underpinnings of true presence.
- It distinguishes Peirce's notion from other theories of presence.
- Key arguments for the necessity of true presence in his system are presented.
Conclusions:
- Peirce's concept of true presence is integral to his broader philosophical system.
- Understanding true presence offers new insights into semiotic theory.
- Further research into Peirce's metaphysics is warranted.
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