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Explore the profound insights of Noam Chomsky in this comprehensive introduction by James McGilvray. This revised and updated volume delves deep into Chomsky's contributions across political history, linguistics, and the philosophy of mind, language, and human nature. With 288 pages of critical analysis, the text emphasizes Chomsky's unique rationalist approach to understanding the human mind and language, challenging contemporary cognitive science. Discover the interconnected themes of Chomsky's political ideas and his biologically-based account of human nature, showcased in McGilvray's thorough examination. This essential read for students and scholars in philosophy, linguistics, and political science offers a clear distinction between common sense and scientific thought. Through accessible observations, the book highlights Chomsky's recent work, which increasingly integrates the biological dimensions of language and mind. Whether you're a long-time admirer of Chomsky's theories or a newcomer to his influential ideas, this book provides invaluable insights into his intellectual legacy. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780745649900. Year: 2013. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK).
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745649900
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 288
Description:
Noam Chomsky has made major contributions to three fields:
political history and analysis, linguistics, and the philosophies
of mind, language, and human nature. In this thoroughly revised and
updated volume, James McGilvray provides a critical introduction to
Chomsky's work in these three key areas and assesses their
continuing importance and relevance for today.
In an incisive and comprehensive analysis, McGilvray argues that
Chomsky?s work can be seen as a unified intellectual project.
He shows how Chomsky adapts the tools of natural science to the
study of mind and of language in particular and explains why
Chomsky's "rationalist" approach to the mind continues to be
opposed by the majority of contemporary cognitive scientists. The
book also discusses some of Chomsky?s central political
themes in depth, examining how Chomsky's view of the good life and
the ideal form of social organization is related to and in part
dependent on his biologically based account of human nature and the
place of language within it. As in the first edition, McGilvray
emphasizes the distinction between common sense and science and the
difference between rationalist and empiricist approaches to the
mind, making clear the importance of these themes for understanding
Chomsky's work and showing that they are based on elementary
observations that are accessible to everyone. This edition has been
extensively re-written to emphasize Chomsky's recent work, which
increasingly 'biologizes' the study of language and mind and - by
implication - the study of human nature.
This book will be of interest to students and scholars of
philosophy, li
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745649900
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 288
Description:
Noam Chomsky has made major contributions to three fields:
political history and analysis, linguistics, and the philosophies
of mind, language, and human nature. In this thoroughly revised and
updated volume, James McGilvray provides a critical introduction to
Chomsky's work in these three key areas and assesses their
continuing importance and relevance for today.
In an incisive and comprehensive analysis, McGilvray argues that
Chomsky?s work can be seen as a unified intellectual project.
He shows how Chomsky adapts the tools of natural science to the
study of mind and of language in particular and explains why
Chomsky's "rationalist" approach to the mind continues to be
opposed by the majority of contemporary cognitive scientists. The
book also discusses some of Chomsky?s central political
themes in depth, examining how Chomsky's view of the good life and
the ideal form of social organization is related to and in part
dependent on his biologically based account of human nature and the
place of language within it. As in the first edition, McGilvray
emphasizes the distinction between common sense and science and the
difference between rationalist and empiricist approaches to the
mind, making clear the importance of these themes for understanding
Chomsky's work and showing that they are based on elementary
observations that are accessible to everyone. This edition has been
extensively re-written to emphasize Chomsky's recent work, which
increasingly 'biologizes' the study of language and mind and - by
implication - the study of human nature.
This book will be of interest to students and scholars of
philosophy, li