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Plato’s dialogue Cratylus focuses on being and human dependence on words, or the essential truths about the human condition. arguing that comedy is an essential part of Plato’s concept of language, s. montgomery ewegen asserts that understanding the comedic is key to an understanding of Plato’s deeper philosophical intentions.

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<p> This book will be a standard source for philosophers working on Plato's Cratylus--and, beyond that, it will be essential reading for everyone working on understanding the nature of logos in Plato's thinking. --Robert Metcalf, University of Colorado, Denver--Robert Metcalf, University of Colorado, Denver

<p>This book will be a standard source for philosophers working on Plato's Cratylus--and, beyond that, it will be essential reading for everyone working on understanding the nature of logos in Plato's thinking.--Robert Metcalf, University of Colorado, Denver

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S. Montgomery Ewegen is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Trinity College.

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