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Title: Κρατύλος

Alternate Title: Cratylus

Credits: Produced by Sophia Canoni. Book provided by Iason Konstantinides

Summary: "Κρατύλος" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written in ancient times. This work explores the nature of language, specifically the relationship between names and the things they represent. The dialogue features characters such as Socrates and Hermogenes and delves into questions about the correctness of names and whether that correctness is innate or a matter of convention. At the start of "Κρατύλος," Hermogenes suggests introducing Socrates into their discussion about the nature of names. Kreticulos argues that there is an inherent correctness in the naming of things, which is universally applicable, while Hermogenes believes names are merely conventions agreed upon by society. Socrates participates by challenging Hermogenes to consider whether names, like all things, possess an intrinsic nature independent of human perception. This exchange sets up a foundational inquiry into the philosophy of language as the characters engage in a thought-provoking discussion surrounding the essence of names and their meanings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE

Translator: Zambas, Kyriakos, 1866-

EBook No.: 34879

Published: Jan 8, 2011

Downloads: 68

Language: Greek

Subject: Language and languages -- Philosophy

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Κρατύλος

Alternate Title: Cratylus

Credits: Produced by Sophia Canoni. Book provided by Iason Konstantinides

Summary: "Κρατύλος" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue written in ancient times. This work explores the nature of language, specifically the relationship between names and the things they represent. The dialogue features characters such as Socrates and Hermogenes and delves into questions about the correctness of names and whether that correctness is innate or a matter of convention. At the start of "Κρατύλος," Hermogenes suggests introducing Socrates into their discussion about the nature of names. Kreticulos argues that there is an inherent correctness in the naming of things, which is universally applicable, while Hermogenes believes names are merely conventions agreed upon by society. Socrates participates by challenging Hermogenes to consider whether names, like all things, possess an intrinsic nature independent of human perception. This exchange sets up a foundational inquiry into the philosophy of language as the characters engage in a thought-provoking discussion surrounding the essence of names and their meanings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE

Translator: Zambas, Kyriakos, 1866-

EBook No.: 34879

Published: Jan 8, 2011

Downloads: 68

Language: Greek

Subject: Language and languages -- Philosophy

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.