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Date of Birth | December 7, 1928 |
Nationality | American |
Residence | Massachusetts, USA |
Education | University of Pennsylvania |
Occupation | Linguistics Professor, Author |
Noam Chomsky is an American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist. He is an Institute Professor Emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he has worked since 1955. Chomsky has been described as the "father of modern linguistics" and is one of the founders of the field of cognitive science. He is the author of over 100 books on topics such as linguistics, war, politics, and mass media.
Chomsky is widely known for his critique of U.S. foreign policy and the mainstream media. His ideas have had a profound influence on the fields of linguistics, cognitive science, and philosophy. He is also a major figure in analytic philosophy and one of the founders of the field of generative grammar.
Chomsky is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences, the Helmholtz Medal, and the Ben Franklin Medal in Computer and Cognitive Science. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Noam Chomsky was born on December 7, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Hebrew scholar William Chomsky and Elsie Simonofsky. He attended Oak Lane Country Day School and Central High School, where he developed an interest in linguistics.
In 1945, Chomsky enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied linguistics, mathematics, and philosophy. He received his BA in 1949 and his MA in 1951. In 1955, he received his PhD in linguistics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Chomsky began his career as a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1955. He quickly became a leader in the field of linguistics and developed a theory of generative grammar, which revolutionized the field.
In the 1960s, Chomsky began to become increasingly involved in politics and social activism. He was an outspoken critic of the Vietnam War and U.S. foreign policy. He also wrote extensively on the media and its role in shaping public opinion.
In the 1970s, Chomsky developed the theory of “universal grammar”, which posits that all languages share certain underlying principles. He also wrote extensively on the nature of language and its role in cognition.
In the 1980s, Chomsky continued to write and lecture on a wide range of topics, including politics, philosophy, and linguistics. He also wrote several books on the media and its role in shaping public opinion.
In the 1990s, Chomsky continued to write and lecture on a wide range of topics, including politics, philosophy, and linguistics. He also wrote several books on the media and its role in shaping public opinion.
Chomsky has had a long-standing relationship with the actor and activist Danny Glover. The two have collaborated on several projects, including the documentary film “Requiem for the American Dream”.
Chomsky has also had a long-standing relationship with the musician and activist Tom Morello. The two have collaborated on several projects, including the album “The Nightwatchman”.
Chomsky is well-known for his thought-provoking quotes. Some of his most famous quotes include:
“If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.”
“The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that spectrum.”
“The public is not to see where power lies, how it shapes policy, and for what ends. Rather, people are to hate and fear one another.”
Chomsky has been the subject of much criticism and controversy. He has been accused of being anti-American and anti-Israel, and of being a “conspiracy theorist”. He has also been accused of being a “self-hating Jew”.
Chomsky has also been criticized for his views on the media and its role in shaping public opinion. He has been accused of being a “media basher” and of having a “one-sided” view of the media.
Chomsky is also a prolific author. He has written over 100 books on topics such as linguistics, war, politics, and mass media. His most famous books include “Syntactic Structures”, “Manufacturing Consent”, and “Hegemony or Survival”.
Chomsky is a major figure in the field of linguistics and has had a profound influence on the fields of cognitive science and philosophy. He is also a major figure in analytic philosophy and one of the founders of the field of generative grammar. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences, the Helmholtz Medal, and the Ben Franklin Medal in Computer and Cognitive Science. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.