Plato's Cratylus for Kids: A Short Walk Through Names and Meaning - Paperback

by Jason Kassel (Author)

Do words simply point to things-or do they shape how we see the world?

In Plato's Cratylus, Socrates asks one of the most surprising questions in philosophy:
Are names naturally right-or are they chosen by people?

Plato's Cratylus for Kids invites young readers and families on a short, thoughtful walk through this question using dialogue, story, and careful listening. Rather than offering quick answers, the book encourages children to notice how words guide thought, how language can clarify or confuse, and why meaning requires patience.

Written for co-reading and discussion, this book explores:

- How names connect to things
- Why different people use the same word differently
- When words help us see clearly-and when they mislead
- Why listening matters as much as speaking

Part of the Young Minds - Living Philosophy series from The Big Ideas Club, this volume is designed for families, homeschoolers, and educators who want children to think carefully about language without turning philosophy into a lesson plan.

No definitions to memorize.
Just attention, curiosity, and time to walk slowly.