Chomsky ideas and morals

Noam Chomsky remains one of the most influential intellectual figures of the modern era. His extensive contributions to linguistics, psychology, philosophy, and politics have revolutionized our view of language, the mind, and human nature. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, this book explores Chomsky's main theories, especially recent developments in his intellectual program, and addresses issues such as: How do we know language? How do children acquire this knowledge? How did language evolve? The edition in our hands is expanded and accurately updated and includes an exploration of the author's contributions to philosophy and psychology, with an identification of the impact of his radical and often controversial viewpoints. It concludes with a narration of his political activity and criticism of recent global developments such as the Arab Spring and WikiLeaks, along with a new section covering his views on climate change and nuclear disarmament.