Cratylus by Plato
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"Cratylus" by Plato is a dialogue written during Plato's middle period. Two men ask Socrates whether names are conventional or natural—whether language consists of arbitrary signs or words have intrinsic connections to what they signify. Through extensive etymological exploration, Socrates examines the origins of divine names and abstract concepts, testing theories about how language captures reality. The dialogue probes fundamental questions about meaning, communication, and whether studying words can lead to philosophical
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| Author | Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE |
|---|---|
| Translator | Jowett, Benjamin, 1817-1893 |
| Title | Cratylus |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cratylus_(dialogue) |
| Credits | Sue Asscher |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Classical literature |
| Subject | Language and languages -- Philosophy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1616 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1388 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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