Ep. 324: Plato's "Cratylus" on Language (Part One)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Imitation, Universal Grammar, and Language Development
This chapter delves into the concept of imitation and its connection to universal grammar and language development. It explores the idea of a common fundamental grammar to all languages and examines Plato's exploration of the naturalness of language. The chapter also discusses the conventionality of naming and its relationship to ontology and knowledge.
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