Plato and the Senses of Words

Given their concern with language and with philosophical problems related to language, no one should be surprised if the ancient philosophers were the first on record to concern themselves with the senses of words. Plato's philosophy on the senses of words is discussed.

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Published in:Journal of the history of philosophy 1991-04, Vol.29 (2), p.169-182
Main Author: Blackson, Thomas A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Greco-Roman antiquity
Historical studies (History of philosophy. History of ideas)
Languages
Philosophy
Philosophy of language
Plato
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Summary:Given their concern with language and with philosophical problems related to language, no one should be surprised if the ancient philosophers were the first on record to concern themselves with the senses of words. Plato's philosophy on the senses of words is discussed.
ISSN:0022-5053
1538-4586
1538-4586
DOI:10.1353/hph.1991.0052