Gary F wrote:
"Peirce does say that an icon denotes an object, . . " (100714-1)
An icon as a qualisign is in the mode of Firstness and hence cannot
"denote" others. This problem would disappear if an icon can denote
itself or "self-denoting". Would such a possibility (!) consistent with
Ben, that’s true, you didn't say that the discussion is not directly relevant
to Natural Propositions, but I’m saying now, based on my intensive reading of
the book which you don’t have, that its relevance is very indirect indeed.
In your quotes, Peirce does say that an icon denotes an object
