The Cratylus by Timothy Ms Baxter
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 naming offered by Cratylus, Hermogenes, and Socrates, arguing that Socrates presents a prescriptive theory, laying down what names should be, rather than describing what they are. This distinction between prescriptive and descriptive theories is elaborated and used to illuminate the etymologies themselves. After discussing possible sources for the etymologies, the author argues that the etymological section amounts to a Platonic critique of the muddled attitude of Greek poets and thinkers towards names.
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The Emergence of Reflexivity in Greek Language and Thought
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Thinking through Letters: Studies on Epistolary Collections by Greek Philosophers
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Le Le Philebe de Platon
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Aristotle’s Eudemus: Collected Fragments with Commentary
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Théodicée plotinienne, théodicée gnostique
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John Philoponus' New Definition of Prime Matter
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Filodemo, storia dei filosofi
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Eine Eine Auswahl herkulanischer kleiner Schriften (1864-1909)
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Der Der Platoniker Tauros in der Darstellung des Aulus Gellius
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Simplicius - Commentaire sur le Manuel d'Epictète
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Concepts of Space in Greek Thought
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Olympiodorus: Commentary on Platos Gorgias
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Assent and Argument
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Prolegomena
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Aëtiana
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Logic and the Imperial Stoa
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Galen and Chrysippus on the Soul
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Aristotle's Topics
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Prolegomena Mathematica
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Ways into the Logic of Alexander of Aphrodisias
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On Proclus and his Influence in Medieval Philosophy
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Philo of Alexandria and the Timaeus of Plato
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Epistemology, Semantics, and Logic in Ancient Greek Grammar
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Protagoras of Abdera
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Theoria, Praxis, and the Contemplative Life after Plato and Aristotle
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Simplicius on the Planets and Their Motions
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The Eudemian Ethics on the Voluntary, Friendship, and Luck
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Heresiography in Context
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Aristotle and Mathematics
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Aristotle on Memory and Recollection
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Aristotle on Definition
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Democritus: Science, The Arts, and the Care of the Soul
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Akrasia in Greek Philosophy
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Aristotle's Practical Side
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Aristotle's Theory of Predication
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Aristotle: Semantics and Ontology
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Proclus' Hymns
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Chrysippus' On Affections
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Traditions of Theology
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Iamblichus' De Anima
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The Encheiridion of Epictetus and its Three Christian Adaptations
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Theophrastus against the Presocratics and Plato
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Pseudo-Zeno
'This cogent and well-written book will certainly help to bring the Cratylus closer to the mainstream of Platonic studies'
Greece & Rome, 1994.
'...a lucidly argued and plausible interpretation of the whole dialogue which will not fail to impress itself on future work in the field.'
T. Tieleman, Mnemosyne, 1994.
'...the core of his argument is convincing, and the work can be recommended to anyone interested in ancient Greek views of language...'
Jackson P. Hershbell, Religious Studies Review, 1993.
'...this commentary is insightful, carefully elaborated and thoroughly researched.'
Jonathan Lavery, Canadian Philos. R., 1994.
'This book is a useful source for anyone seeking a coherent interpretation of the Cratylus as a whole.'
Matthew K. McCoy, Review of Metaphysics, 1994.
'The strength of this book lies in its discussion of the purpose of, and targets of, the long middle section of the Cratylus, which parodies attempts to justify claims about the name of things by appealing to etymologies.'
Richard J. Ketchum, Ancient Philosophy, 1995.
Greece & Rome, 1994.
'...a lucidly argued and plausible interpretation of the whole dialogue which will not fail to impress itself on future work in the field.'
T. Tieleman, Mnemosyne, 1994.
'...the core of his argument is convincing, and the work can be recommended to anyone interested in ancient Greek views of language...'
Jackson P. Hershbell, Religious Studies Review, 1993.
'...this commentary is insightful, carefully elaborated and thoroughly researched.'
Jonathan Lavery, Canadian Philos. R., 1994.
'This book is a useful source for anyone seeking a coherent interpretation of the Cratylus as a whole.'
Matthew K. McCoy, Review of Metaphysics, 1994.
'The strength of this book lies in its discussion of the purpose of, and targets of, the long middle section of the Cratylus, which parodies attempts to justify claims about the name of things by appealing to etymologies.'
Richard J. Ketchum, Ancient Philosophy, 1995.
Timothy M.S. Baxter holds a Ph.D. in Ancient Philosophy from the University of Cambridge, thesis: Problems of the Cratylus. He currently works at the Department of Health in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9789004095977 |
| ISBN 10 | 9004095977 |
| Title | The Cratylus |
| Author | Timothy Ms Baxter |
| Series | Philosophia Antiqua |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Brill |
| Year published | 1992-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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