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Introduction to Philosophy of Language in the Analytic Tradition

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Introduction to Philosophy of Language in the Analytic Tradition

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What is the primary function of language according to Locke?

To communicate ideas (correct)

To confuse others with invisible ideas

To record thoughts for personal use

To keep thoughts hidden from others

According to Locke, how did man make his thoughts known to others?

Through written symbols

Through body language

By using external sensible signs (correct)

By telepathy

What does Locke imply about the relationship between words and ideas?

Ideas are the arbitrary signifiers of words

Words are naturally connected to specific ideas (correct)

The use of words is unnecessary for communication

There should only exist one language for all men

Which statement represents a key assumption made by Locke about language?

The nature of language is defined by its function Signup and view all the answers

Why is Locke considered significant in his explanation of language despite sharing similarities with Hobbes and Aristotle?

For succinctly highlighting problems in the existing conception of language Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher's work is considered the beginning of analytic philosophy of language?

Gottlob Frege Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for beginning the book with John Locke, despite his work predating analytic philosophy?

Locke's work laid the groundwork for understanding the background of analytic philosophy of language. Signup and view all the answers

What is a central feature of Locke's view of language that was rejected by Frege?

The idea that words represent ideas in the mind Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Locke's work is mentioned as being a target of much recent work on proper names and natural-kind terms?

His broadly representative view of language Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the topic Locke and the nature of language?

To introduce analytic philosophy of language through the lens of Locke's work Signup and view all the answers