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Cratylus

Cratylus

Plato (Πλάτων)

Cratylus, written by Plato, explores the nature of names and their relation to the objects they signify. The dialogue examines whether names are merely conventional or if they possess an intrinsic connection to the essence of the things they represent. This philosophical work is notable for its early inquiry into semantics and the philosophy of language, contributing to discussions on the origins of meaning and the role of language in human understanding.

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