Cratylus
by Plato
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Title:
Cratylus
Note:
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cratylus_(dialogue)
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Sue Asscher
Summary:
"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...