Philosopher

Cratylus

Overview

Cratylus ( KRAT-il-əs; Ancient Greek: Κρατύλος, Kratylos) was an ancient Athenian philosopher from the mid-late 5th century BC, known mostly through his portrayal in Plato's dialogue Cratylus. He was a radical proponent of Heraclitean philosophy and influenced the young Plato.

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Philosophers who discussed Cratylus

• Heraclitus
• David Sedley
• Plato

Ideas Cratylus discusses

• Philosophy
• Heraclitus
• Cratylus (dialogue)
• Plato
• Socrates
• Metaphysics (Aristotle)
• Semiotics
• Aristotle
• Buddhism
• Anatolia
• Emmanuel Levinas
• Ephesus
• Cratylism

Place in the tradition

Part of Cratylism.

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