Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): According to Russell, Linguistic analysis is the primary task of Philosophers.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): The structure of the world and the structure of atomic propositions does not correspond.} \] In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Russell's logical atomism accepts correspondence between atomic propositions and atomic facts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Bertrand Russell gave great importance to logical and linguistic analysis. He believed that many philosophical problems arise due to unclear language.

Step 1: Check Assertion (A).
Russell considered analysis of language and propositions important for philosophy. So, Assertion (A) is correct.

Step 2: Check Reason (R).
The Reason says that the structure of the world and the structure of atomic propositions do not correspond. This is not correct in Russell's logical atomism. Russell held that atomic propositions correspond to atomic facts.

Step 3: Final conclusion.
Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect. Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(C)}} \]