Logos in ancient Greek: a philological inquiry

• Christophe Rico ^[1]
  1. [1] University of Strasbourg

     University of Strasbourg

     Arrondissement de Strasbourg-Ville, Francia

     
• Localización: From Logos to Person: History, Traditions, and Perspectives / Christophe Rico (ed. lit.), Joaquin Paniello (ed. lit.), 2024, ISBN 978-3-031-72880-8, págs. 17-43
• Idioma: inglés
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  • In this paper, I attempt to define the specific meaning of λόγος (logos) within the Greek domain of speech, comparing this term with other ancient Greek words related to the idea of saying: φωνή (phônè), ὄνομα (onoma), λέξις (lexis), ῥῆμα (rhèma), διάλεκτος (dialektos), διάλεξις (dialexis), διάλογος (dialogos). In order to conduct this inquiry, I apply the so-called “pairs method.” This technique allows us to define more precisely the exact meaning of λόγος in ancient Greek. Through this process, λόγος emerges as a meaningful, complete, and intelligible utterance, stressing mental content over verbal form.