Ideas from 'fragments/reports' by Cratylus [425 BCE], by Theme Structure

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9. Objects / E. Objects over Time / 8. Continuity of Rivers
Cratylus said you couldn't even step into the same river once
                        Full Idea: Cratylus was appalled that Heraclitus said you could not step twice into the same river, because it was already going too far to admit stepping into the same river once.
                        From: report of Cratylus (fragments/reports [c.425 BCE]) by Aristotle - Metaphysics 1010a
                        A reaction: Compare Idea 427.
13. Knowledge Criteria / D. Scepticism / 1. Scepticism
Cratylus decided speech was hopeless, and his only expression was the movement of a finger
                        Full Idea: Cratylus thought speech of any kind was radically inappropriate and that expression should be restricted exclusively to the movement of the finger.
                        From: report of Cratylus (fragments/reports [c.425 BCE]) by Aristotle - Metaphysics 1010a