Κρατύλος by Plato
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"Κρατύλος" 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 inherently connected to what they signify. The dialogue explores etymologies of divine names and abstract concepts, debates the origin of language, and examines which sounds best express certain qualities. Ultimately, Socrates questions whether studying language can truly lead to philosophical understanding compared to studying
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| Author | Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE |
|---|---|
| Translator | Zambas, Kyriakos, 1866- |
| Title | Κρατύλος |
| Alternate Title | Cratylus |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cratylus_(Plato) |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cratylus_(dialogue) |
| Credits | Produced by Sophia Canoni. Book provided by Iason Konstantinides |
| Language | Greek |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Language and languages -- Philosophy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34879 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34879-7 |
| Release Date | Jan 8, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 364 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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