Back
0

Brandom's Theory of Truth

Description: Brandom's Theory of Truth Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: epistemology philosophy of language truth
Start the Quiz
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0
‹
›

According to Brandom, what is the primary function of language?

  1. To express beliefs and propositions

  2. To communicate information

  3. To make assertions about the world

  4. To engage in social interaction

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brandom argues that the primary function of language is to facilitate social interaction and cooperation, rather than to express beliefs or communicate information.

What is the central concept in Brandom's theory of truth?

  1. Assertion

  2. Commitment

  3. Entitlement

  4. Inferential role

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brandom's theory of truth is centered around the concept of entitlement, which refers to the conditions under which a speaker is justified in making a particular assertion.

What is the difference between an assertion and a commitment?

  1. An assertion is a claim that is made with certainty, while a commitment is a claim that is made with less certainty.

  2. An assertion is a claim that is made in a public context, while a commitment is a claim that is made in a private context.

  3. An assertion is a claim that is made with the intention of influencing others, while a commitment is a claim that is made with the intention of informing others.

  4. An assertion is a claim that is made with the intention of getting something, while a commitment is a claim that is made with the intention of giving something.

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brandom argues that assertions are made with the intention of getting something, such as agreement, assent, or action, while commitments are made with the intention of giving something, such as information, advice, or a promise.

What is the inferential role of a sentence?

  1. The set of inferences that can be drawn from the sentence

  2. The set of inferences that the sentence is intended to support

  3. The set of inferences that the sentence is actually used to support

  4. The set of inferences that the sentence is capable of supporting

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brandom argues that the inferential role of a sentence is determined by the speaker's intention in uttering the sentence, rather than by the actual inferences that are drawn from the sentence.

What is the relationship between truth and entitlement?

  1. Truth is a necessary condition for entitlement

  2. Entitlement is a necessary condition for truth

  3. Truth and entitlement are independent of each other

  4. Truth and entitlement are mutually exclusive

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brandom argues that entitlement is a necessary condition for truth, meaning that a speaker cannot be said to have made a true assertion unless they are entitled to make that assertion.

What is the difference between a true assertion and a justified assertion?

  1. A true assertion is an assertion that is supported by evidence, while a justified assertion is an assertion that is made in accordance with a set of rules or principles.

  2. A true assertion is an assertion that is made with certainty, while a justified assertion is an assertion that is made with less certainty.

  3. A true assertion is an assertion that is made with the intention of getting something, while a justified assertion is an assertion that is made with the intention of giving something.

  4. A true assertion is an assertion that is made in a public context, while a justified assertion is an assertion that is made in a private context.

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brandom argues that a true assertion is an assertion that is supported by evidence, while a justified assertion is an assertion that is made in accordance with a set of rules or principles that are accepted by the community of speakers.

What is the role of error in Brandom's theory of truth?

  1. Error is a necessary part of the process of learning and inquiry.

  2. Error is a sign of intellectual weakness.

  3. Error is a moral failing.

  4. Error is a random occurrence that has no significance.

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brandom argues that error is a necessary part of the process of learning and inquiry, as it allows us to identify and correct our mistakes and improve our understanding of the world.

What is the significance of Brandom's theory of truth for the philosophy of language?

  1. It provides a new way of understanding the relationship between language and truth.

  2. It challenges the traditional view of truth as correspondence to reality.

  3. It offers a new account of the nature of assertion.

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brandom's theory of truth has significant implications for the philosophy of language, as it provides a new way of understanding the relationship between language and truth, challenges the traditional view of truth as correspondence to reality, and offers a new account of the nature of assertion.

Which of the following is not a condition for entitlement, according to Brandom?

  1. The speaker must be sincere in their assertion.

  2. The speaker must have evidence to support their assertion.

  3. The speaker must be able to defend their assertion against challenges.

  4. The speaker must be a member of the community of speakers.

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brandom argues that sincerity is not a necessary condition for entitlement, as a speaker can be entitled to make an assertion even if they do not believe it to be true.

What is the relationship between truth and normativity in Brandom's theory?

  1. Truth is a normative concept.

  2. Normativity is a truth-conditional concept.

  3. Truth and normativity are independent of each other.

  4. Truth and normativity are mutually exclusive.

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brandom argues that truth is a normative concept, meaning that it is dependent on the norms and standards that are accepted by the community of speakers.

What is the significance of Brandom's theory of truth for the philosophy of mind?

  1. It provides a new way of understanding the relationship between language and thought.

  2. It challenges the traditional view of the mind as a representational system.

  3. It offers a new account of the nature of consciousness.

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brandom's theory of truth has significant implications for the philosophy of mind, as it provides a new way of understanding the relationship between language and thought, challenges the traditional view of the mind as a representational system, and offers a new account of the nature of consciousness.

Which of the following is not a type of inferential role, according to Brandom?

  1. Assertion

  2. Commitment

  3. Question

  4. Request

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brandom argues that requests are not a type of inferential role, as they are not intended to support any particular inference.

What is the relationship between truth and action in Brandom's theory?

  1. Truth is a necessary condition for successful action.

  2. Action is a necessary condition for truth.

  3. Truth and action are independent of each other.

  4. Truth and action are mutually exclusive.

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brandom argues that truth is a necessary condition for successful action, as we cannot act effectively in the world if we do not have a true understanding of the world.

What is the significance of Brandom's theory of truth for the philosophy of science?

  1. It provides a new way of understanding the relationship between science and truth.

  2. It challenges the traditional view of science as a process of discovering objective facts.

  3. It offers a new account of the nature of scientific inquiry.

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brandom's theory of truth has significant implications for the philosophy of science, as it provides a new way of understanding the relationship between science and truth, challenges the traditional view of science as a process of discovering objective facts, and offers a new account of the nature of scientific inquiry.

Which of the following is not a feature of Brandom's theory of truth?

  1. It is a deflationary theory of truth.

  2. It is a coherentist theory of truth.

  3. It is a pragmatic theory of truth.

  4. It is a correspondence theory of truth.

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brandom's theory of truth is not a correspondence theory of truth, as it does not require that true statements correspond to an objective reality.

- Hide questions
ADVERTISEMENT

Find more quizzes from top tags

general knowledge
3615 Quizzes
119858 Questions
 technology
307 Quizzes
36705 Questions
 sports
963 Quizzes
19148 Questions
 history
1187 Quizzes
13475 Questions
 physics
598 Quizzes
13441 Questions
 biology
1160 Quizzes
12174 Questions
 science & technology
551 Quizzes
11015 Questions
 chemistry
490 Quizzes
9892 Questions
 maths
518 Quizzes
9324 Questions
 softskills
0 Quizzes
7131 Questions