Etymology obviously affects meaning, but, considered as a second-order problem, the “fog of history” obscures all etymology, and so threatens to undermines reasoned argument. Some etymologies are obvious and true, especially on a first order analysis, but beyond that, the etymologies become more and more dubitable, and this is dangerous because the etymologies are often philosophically loaded. Socrates' solution is a transcendental assumption of a theory of forms.

Un dialogue sur l'origine des mots et leur lien avec les essences qu'ils désignent.

Très ennuyeux et pseudo-scientifique (une recherche hasardeuse en étymologie). Le moins bon de Platon pour l'instant ! ^^

Now I'm not surprised anymore that I haven't found a proper pdf translated to portuguese.
Very boring and probably not suited for those who aren't extremely interested in greek words etymology. Some interesting bits here and there but nothing that makes this book really worth for me.

While etymology of ancient Greek words and mythological names wont bet the most interesting to a modern reader, there is still value in the dialogue that can be easily overlooked.