Κρατύλος by Plato

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By Linda Rogers Posted on Dec 23, 2025
In Category - Linguistics
Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE
Greek
"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 inna...
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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.)
Logan Davis
5 months ago

For a digital edition, the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. I couldn't put it down until the very end.

Margaret Hernandez
2 months ago

Honestly, the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. Truly inspiring.

Jennifer Scott
5 months ago

Believe the hype, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. Thanks for making this available.

Michelle Allen
2 months ago

In my opinion, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. A true masterpiece of its kind.

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