Cratylus (Cram Edition)

This XpressRead Cram Edition of Cratylus pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

Explore the profound connection between words and reality in Plato's "Cratylus," a cornerstone of ancient philosophy and the philosophy of language. This dialogue, featuring Socrates, delves into the etymology of words and the fundamental question of whether language is a matter of convention or reflects an inherent truth. Plato...