Plato
Cratylus (Hackett Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780872204164
- author:
- Plato
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 160
- Genre:
- Philosophy of language
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Plato's Cratylus is a philosophical work that explores the nature of language and names. At its core, it examines how words are used to convey meaning and identity.
The text may appear to be focused on obscure etymologies at first glance, but upon closer examination, these discussions serve a deeper purpose in Plato's overall philosophy. As his most concentrated treatment of language, Cratylus offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the subject, making it an essential read for students of Plato's work and those exploring the history of semantics or the philosophy of language.
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