Cratylus : On Names and Reality - Plato's Inquiry into Language, Etymology, and the Nature of Truth (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

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Published by Muze Publishing Jul 2025, 2025

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Neuware - What if words aren't just tools-but keys to reality itself Cratylus is one of Plato's most thought-provoking dialogues, diving deep into the mysterious relationship between language and truth. Through a captivating exchange between Socrates and two contrasting figures-Hermogenes, who believes names are arbitrary, and Cratylus, who asserts they are naturally linked to the essence of things-Plato challenges readers to reflect on how language shapes our perception of the world.This modern translation makes one of the earliest linguistic debates accessible, vivid, and deeply relevant. Whether you're a philosopher, linguist, or curious thinker, this dialogue sheds light on issues we still grapple with today: Do words reflect reality, or do they merely point to it What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: - A Riveting Dialogue on Language and Truth - Explore Socrates' examination of whether words are naturally connected to what they signify.- The Origins of Linguistic Philosophy - Discover early reflections that prefigure modern debates in semantics and etymology.- A Fresh, Accessible Translation - Designed to make Plato's profound arguments easy to follow without sacrificing depth.- An Inquiry into Meaning and Misunderstanding - Learn how language might obscure as much as it reveals about reality.Join the conversation that shaped centuries of linguistic theory and philosophical thought. Cratylus is not just about words-it's about what lies behind them.…

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Cratylus : On Names and Reality - Plato's Inquiry into Language, Etymology, and the Nature of Truth (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
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Plato
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Muze Publishing Jul 2025
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2025
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English
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180629317X
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