Cratylus

Autor*innen

• Platon

Parameter

• 140 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Klassiker
• Linguistik
• Philosophie
• Sachliteratur

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The dialogue explores the nature of language, questioning whether names are based on convention or have a natural connection to their meanings. Socrates engages in a philosophical inquiry about the essence of words and their relationship to the objects they represent. This thought-provoking conversation reflects Plato's middle period and delves into foundational issues of linguistics and philosophy, making it a significant work in understanding the interplay between language and reality.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Einband: Paperback