Noam Chomsky's Reflections on Philosophy and Linguistics (Part 1) | Closer To Truth Chats

Closer To Truth is proud to present this four-part miniseries with distinguished theoretical linguist, analytic philosopher, and cognitive scientist Noam Chomsky. In Part 1, Chomsky discusses his intellectual history, highlights and reflections: from theoretical linguistics and syntactic structures to philosophical debates and political activism.

Noam Chomsky is a distinguished theoretical linguist, analytic philosopher, cognitive scientist, political critic, social activist, and public intellectual. Called "the father of modern linguistics”, Chomsky helped bring about the cognitive revolution in the human sciences. At 94, he is one of the most cited living scholars. He is Institute Professor Emeritus at MIT and Laureate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Arizona.

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[willcooper]

It’s refreshing to hear Prof. Chomsky interviewed on topics other than politics and history. What an extraordinary mind! His power of memory amazes me. Hearing how sharp he is in his nineties is inspiring! Breathtaking.

[RyanonBasss]

One of the greatest minds of our time. Absolute pleasure to hear Noam talk and jest about his work. Great interview.

[EclecticSceptic]

Chomsky's memory is outrageously good, always blows me away (and I don't mean 'for 94', I mean it's outrageously good in general).

[haru]

Love how he gave so many background stories of his personal life during this interview, always inspiring to know great minds also have normal daily lives like us. looking forward to the part 2

[elizabethblakley]

thanks so much for having Noam on! you are so knowledgeable regarding Noam"s work. Your questions were so thoughtful. Wonderful conversation please have him on again!

[mileskeller]

Professor Chompsky is an American treasure.

[amania]

He's a giant intellectual, so much respect! He's is on different level, a man with such capacity!

[pappapiccolino]

Noam is 93, and still so lucid and coherent. Just amazing. His passing, when it does happen, will leave a massive, gaping hole. I can't see anyone on the horizon who will come close to filling his shoes. A wonderful man is many ways. We love you Noam.

[learnarabicwithmaria]

نحن نحترم تشومسكي هنا في العالم العربي كثيرا.We respect Chomsky here in the Arab world a lot.

[Ryan-onon]

At long last! A recent in-depth interview with Prof. Chomsky that doesn't explicitly concern geopolitics, but rather the field-forming contributions he made to modern linguistics over an eminent career spanning seven decades. I could listen to this wise sage talk about practically anything this side of the universe, but to hear someone who played so indelible a role in the forming of a whole new field of study discuss their career (and with such cogency and detail) makes me all the more grateful for Dr. Kuhn's program.

[stevenfleming]

All hail overload Noam! Lovely to have this resource thank you

[Jaberwoccky]

Thank you for this lovely Christmas present 🎁 💕

[mags]

I heard Professor Chomsky speak in Cambridge Massachusetts about 20 years ago. He's an inspiring human being.

[sethoflagos]

I've always respected Chomsky from a distance without any real comprehension why other than that he seemed to ooze a gentle humanity, but worked in areas that weren't central to my main interests.
However, his almost throwaway comment at the end that all people should have an inalienable right to realise their full intellectual potential struck a chord and put real teeth into the clear consistency between his philosophical, ethical and political convictions.
Thank you for that, I've subscribed and look forward very much to the rest of your series with him.

[christophercousins]

Love hearing about his intellectual journey, thanks.

[andygoldensixties]

Thank you very very much, this episode is of exceptional interest

[juliancochran]

Thank you for giving this wonderful interview which was so well conducted.

[jessycadenas]

Nice to see tío Chomsky. Thanks for interviewing him.

[edwardsitepu]

Sangat memberkati dengan wawancara ini. Beliau sedemikian jernih memahami persoalan dan akurat

[martinzarzarmusic]

Chomsky laying down the law as badass as Gandalf… sharp as ever! So glad to see he is still healthy!