Cratylism is a philosophical and linguistic theory attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Cratylus, a character in Plato's dialogues. Cratylus believed in a sacred connection between words and their meanings, suggesting that names have an intrinsic link to the objects they refer to. This idea contrasts with the conventionalist view, which holds that the relationship between words and their meanings is arbitrary and established by social convention.
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