Summary of Noam Chomsky's On Language - E-book - ePub

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The American linguist Noam Chomsky has a very difficult time explaining how his linguistic theories are connected to his political criticisms of American imperialism. His approach is straightforward, and anyone can do it. #2 The elitist claim that only intellectuals can produce insightful analyses of social issues is false.
In fact, the social sciences are accessible to anyone who wants to take an interest in them. #3 In American politics, the elitist claim that only intellectuals can produce insightful analyses of social issues is false. In fact, the social sciences are accessible to anyone who wants to take an interest in them. #4 There is a clear distinction between the scientific fields of mathematics and the ideological disciplines of sociology, political science, and economics.
The former do not require special credentials to enter, and their content is simply explained and demonstrated. The latter, however, require special credentials to enter and contribute to the illusion that their content is difficult to understand.