Noam Chomsky has been described as 'arguably the most important
intellectual alive'. His revolutionary work in linguistics has
aroused intense scholarly interest, while his trenchant critique of
United States foreign policy and his incisive analysis of the role
of intellectuals in modern society have made him a prominent public
figure. Raphael Salkie's timely book introduces the two parts of
Chomsky's work and explores the connections between them. He
provides an accessible and up-to-date introduction to Chomsky's
linguistics, laying out his basic assumptions and aims - in
particular, his consistent drive to make linguistics a science -
and looking at a sample of Chomsky's recent work. He examines the
implications for other fields such as philosophy and psychology, as
well as the main challenges to Chomsky's position. Raphael Salkie
also sets out the key themes in Chomsky's political writings and
his libertarian socialist views. He contrasts the 'official line'
on US foreign policy - the view that the US is a 'well-meaning,
blundering giant' - with Chomsky's carefully argued alternative
view. By focusing on Chomsky's conception of human nature and human
freedom the author draws out the links between the two sides of
Chomsky's work, in the belief that both sides raise issues which
can profitably be explored. The author also provides a carefully
annotated guide to further reading. As an experienced teacher of
linguistics with a commitment to political activism, Raphael Salkie
is uniquely qualified to present this introduction to one of the
seminal thinkers of our time. First published in 1990.
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