Ep. 324: Plato's "Cratylus" on Language (Part One)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Cratylus: Influence on Plato and the Concept of Convention
This chapter explores the historical influence of philosopher Cratylus on Plato and delves into the concept of convention and language usage. It discusses the idea of private language, its consistency, and its differences from Wittgenstein's view. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the impossibility of creating language without prior knowledge of existing language.
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