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What is the Language of thought Hypothesis by Jerry Fodor?

It suggests that understanding a sentence involves translating the words into an internal language of thought known as mentalese. (correct)
It states that the relationship between a linguistic expression and the objects in the world is stable and non-user dependent.
It claims that people understand language by simulating the actions described in phrases and sentences.
It proposes that meaning is mainly based on action.

What is the Indexical Hypothesis (IH) based on the provided text?

It claims that people understand language by simulating the actions described in phrases and sentences.
It states that the relationship between a linguistic expression and the objects in the world is stable and non-user dependent.
It suggests that understanding a sentence involves translating the words into an internal language of thought known as mentalese.
It proposes that meaning is mainly based on action. (correct)

What does the term 'Reference' refer to?

The possible actions that a given object offers to a given organism.
The set of conditions under which a sentence is true in any possible world.
The relationship between a linguistic expression and the objects in the world; it is stable and non-user dependent.
The action by which a speaker picks out an object (the referent) in the world; it can be variable, depending on context, user, etc. (correct)

What is the 'Denotation' in the context of the provided text?

The relationship between a linguistic expression and the objects in the world; it is stable and non-user dependent. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Formal approach based on truth-condition capture?

The meaning of the expression. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes specific reference from generic reference?

Specific reference definitely refers to a particular object, while generic reference refers to one instance of a class without emphasizing its precise identity. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is indefinite reference?

Referring to one instance of a class without emphasizing its precise identity, but its inclusion within the category is important. (B) Signup and view all the answers