The Cratylus : Plato's critique of naming /

The Cratylus has puzzled many readers with its lengthy discussion of the 'true meanings' of more than a hundred Greek names. This book aims to give a coherent interpretation of the whole dialogue, paying particular attention to these etymologies. The book discusses the rival theories of na...

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Main Author: Baxter, Timothy M. S., 1964-.

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; New York : E.J. Brill, 1992.

Series: Philosophia Antiqua 58.
Philosophia Antiqua Online, ISBN: 9789004319752.

Subjects:

Plato. > Cratylus.

Cratylus (Plato)

Names > History.

Language and languages > Philosophy.