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The Linguistic Control Hypothesis

Description: The Linguistic Control Hypothesis is a theory in the philosophy of language that proposes that language has a significant influence on the way we think and perceive the world. This quiz will test your understanding of the key concepts and arguments associated with the Linguistic Control Hypothesis.
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What is the central claim of the Linguistic Control Hypothesis?

  1. Language has no influence on thought.

  2. Language is a tool for expressing thought.

  3. Language determines the way we think.

  4. Language and thought are independent of each other.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Linguistic Control Hypothesis proposes that language is not merely a tool for expressing thought, but rather that it actively shapes the way we think and perceive the world.

Which philosopher is most closely associated with the Linguistic Control Hypothesis?

  1. Ludwig Wittgenstein

  2. Noam Chomsky

  3. W.V.O. Quine

  4. Bertrand Russell


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

W.V.O. Quine is widely regarded as the philosopher who first formulated and defended the Linguistic Control Hypothesis.

What is the 'ontological relativity' thesis associated with the Linguistic Control Hypothesis?

  1. The existence of objects depends on the language we use to describe them.

  2. The properties of objects depend on the language we use to describe them.

  3. The way we perceive objects depends on the language we use to describe them.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 'ontological relativity' thesis associated with the Linguistic Control Hypothesis claims that language influences not only our perception of objects, but also their existence and properties.

What is the 'linguistic relativity' hypothesis associated with the Linguistic Control Hypothesis?

  1. The structure of language determines the structure of thought.

  2. The vocabulary of language determines the concepts we can think about.

  3. The grammar of language determines the way we perceive the world.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 'linguistic relativity' hypothesis associated with the Linguistic Control Hypothesis claims that language influences not only our perception of the world, but also the way we think about it.

What is the 'Sapir-Whorf hypothesis'?

  1. The hypothesis that language determines the way we think.

  2. The hypothesis that language influences the way we perceive the world.

  3. The hypothesis that language and thought are independent of each other.

  4. The hypothesis that language is a tool for expressing thought.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is a specific version of the Linguistic Control Hypothesis that claims that language influences the way we perceive the world.

What are some of the arguments against the Linguistic Control Hypothesis?

  1. The hypothesis is too vague and difficult to test.

  2. There is no evidence to support the hypothesis.

  3. The hypothesis is contradicted by the fact that people from different language communities can think about the same things.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of arguments against the Linguistic Control Hypothesis, including the fact that it is difficult to test, that there is little evidence to support it, and that it is contradicted by the fact that people from different language communities can think about the same things.

What are some of the implications of the Linguistic Control Hypothesis?

  1. Language can be used to manipulate people's thoughts and beliefs.

  2. Language can be used to create new ways of thinking about the world.

  3. Language can be used to solve problems and make discoveries.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Linguistic Control Hypothesis has a number of implications, including the fact that language can be used to manipulate people's thoughts and beliefs, to create new ways of thinking about the world, and to solve problems and make discoveries.

What is the relationship between the Linguistic Control Hypothesis and the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

  1. The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is a specific version of the Linguistic Control Hypothesis.

  2. The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is a generalization of the Linguistic Control Hypothesis.

  3. The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is unrelated to the Linguistic Control Hypothesis.

  4. The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis contradicts the Linguistic Control Hypothesis.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is a specific version of the Linguistic Control Hypothesis that claims that language influences the way we perceive the world.

What are some of the criticisms of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

  1. The hypothesis is too vague and difficult to test.

  2. There is no evidence to support the hypothesis.

  3. The hypothesis is contradicted by the fact that people from different language communities can think about the same things.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of criticisms of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, including the fact that it is difficult to test, that there is little evidence to support it, and that it is contradicted by the fact that people from different language communities can think about the same things.

What is the 'Whorfian hypothesis'?

  1. The hypothesis that language determines the way we think.

  2. The hypothesis that language influences the way we perceive the world.

  3. The hypothesis that language and thought are independent of each other.

  4. The hypothesis that language is a tool for expressing thought.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 'Whorfian hypothesis' is another name for the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, which claims that language influences the way we perceive the world.

What is the 'linguistic determinism' hypothesis?

  1. The hypothesis that language determines the way we think.

  2. The hypothesis that language influences the way we perceive the world.

  3. The hypothesis that language and thought are independent of each other.

  4. The hypothesis that language is a tool for expressing thought.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'linguistic determinism' hypothesis is a strong version of the Linguistic Control Hypothesis that claims that language determines the way we think.

What is the 'linguistic relativity' principle?

  1. The principle that language determines the way we think.

  2. The principle that language influences the way we perceive the world.

  3. The principle that language and thought are independent of each other.

  4. The principle that language is a tool for expressing thought.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 'linguistic relativity' principle is the principle that language influences the way we perceive the world.

What is the 'Sapir-Whorf effect'?

  1. The effect that language has on the way we think.

  2. The effect that language has on the way we perceive the world.

  3. The effect that language has on the way we communicate with each other.

  4. The effect that language has on the way we learn.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 'Sapir-Whorf effect' is the effect that language has on the way we perceive the world.

What is the 'Whorfian effect'?

  1. The effect that language has on the way we think.

  2. The effect that language has on the way we perceive the world.

  3. The effect that language has on the way we communicate with each other.

  4. The effect that language has on the way we learn.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 'Whorfian effect' is another name for the Sapir-Whorf effect, which is the effect that language has on the way we perceive the world.

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