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Cratulus
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Cratylus, written by Plato, is a dialogue that explores the nature of language and the relationship between words and reality.
The dialogue features a debate between Cratylus, who believes that names are naturally suited to their objects, and Hermogenes, who argues that names are merely conventional.
Socrates mediates the debate, examining the etymology of words and questioning the idea that language can provide direct access to truth.
Cratylus explores fundamental questions about the nature of knowledge, the limits of language, and the relationship between thought and reality.
It is an important work in the philosophy of language, influencing subsequent discussions on semantics, meaning, and reference.
The dialogue features a debate between Cratylus, who believes that names are naturally suited to their objects, and Hermogenes, who argues that names are merely conventional.
Socrates mediates the debate, examining the etymology of words and questioning the idea that language can provide direct access to truth.
Cratylus explores fundamental questions about the nature of knowledge, the limits of language, and the relationship between thought and reality.
It is an important work in the philosophy of language, influencing subsequent discussions on semantics, meaning, and reference.
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