{"product_id":"chomsky","title":"Chomsky","description":"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 \u0026amp; Sons (UK).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780745649900\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2013\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: John Wiley \u0026amp; Sons (UK)\u003cbr\u003ePages: 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eNoam Chomsky has made major contributions to three fields:\u003cbr\u003epolitical history and analysis, linguistics, and the philosophies\u003cbr\u003eof mind, language, and human nature. In this thoroughly revised and\u003cbr\u003eupdated volume, James McGilvray provides a critical introduction to\u003cbr\u003eChomsky's work in these three key areas and assesses their\u003cbr\u003econtinuing importance and relevance for today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn an incisive and comprehensive analysis, McGilvray argues that\u003cbr\u003eChomsky?s work can be seen as a unified intellectual project.\u003cbr\u003eHe shows how Chomsky adapts the tools of natural science to the\u003cbr\u003estudy of mind and of language in particular and explains why\u003cbr\u003eChomsky's \"rationalist\" approach to the mind continues to be\u003cbr\u003eopposed by the majority of contemporary cognitive scientists. The\u003cbr\u003ebook also discusses some of Chomsky?s central political\u003cbr\u003ethemes in depth, examining how Chomsky's view of the good life and\u003cbr\u003ethe ideal form of social organization is related to and in part\u003cbr\u003edependent on his biologically based account of human nature and the\u003cbr\u003eplace of language within it. As in the first edition, McGilvray\u003cbr\u003eemphasizes the distinction between common sense and science and the\u003cbr\u003edifference between rationalist and empiricist approaches to the\u003cbr\u003emind, making clear the importance of these themes for understanding\u003cbr\u003eChomsky's work and showing that they are based on elementary\u003cbr\u003eobservations that are accessible to everyone. This edition has been\u003cbr\u003eextensively re-written to emphasize Chomsky's recent work, which\u003cbr\u003eincreasingly 'biologizes' the study of language and mind and - by\u003cbr\u003eimplication - the study of human nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book will be of interest to students and scholars of\u003cbr\u003ephilosophy, li","brand":"Smartfox Books","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":41798436782213,"sku":"PR90823","price":64.1,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/0213\/3637\/files\/image_STJWJASB42DL.jpg?v=1786208910","url":"https:\/\/smartfoxbooks.co.nz\/products\/chomsky","provider":"Smartfox Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}