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The dialogue explores the nature of language, questioning whether names are based on convention or have a natural connection to their meanings. Socrates engages in a philosophical inquiry about the essence of words and their relationship to the objects they represent. This thought-provoking conversation reflects Plato's middle period and delves into foundational issues of linguistics and philosophy, making it a significant work in understanding the interplay between language and reality.
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Cratylus, Plato
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Cratylus
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Plato
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 140
- ISBN13
- 9789357279925
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Philosophical Topics, Classics, Linguistics, Ancient History, Dialogue
- Original title
- Κρατύλος
- Rating
- 3.55 out of 5
- Description
- The dialogue explores the nature of language, questioning whether names are based on convention or have a natural connection to their meanings. Socrates engages in a philosophical inquiry about the essence of words and their relationship to the objects they represent. This thought-provoking conversation reflects Plato's middle period and delves into foundational issues of linguistics and philosophy, making it a significant work in understanding the interplay between language and reality.