Cratylus

by Plato

Book Overview

Cratylus is a philosophical dialogue written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. The dialogue takes place between Socrates, Hermogenes, and Cratylus, and centers around the question of whether or not names (words) have an inherent meaning. The dialogue explores the relationship between language and reality, and the extent to which language can accurately represent the world. Throughout the dialogue, Socrates engages in a series of debates with...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419114409
• ISBN13: 9781419114403
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"