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Winston (philosophy and religion, College of New Jersey) writes a brief introduction to the life and thought of academic dissident Noam Chomsky. The book begins with a discussion of Chomsky's early life, focusing on his education and intellectual influences. It then outlines his contributions in the field of linguistics, highlighting his continued influence. Finally it describes Chomsky's ethics, his political philosophy, and his critique of American foreign policy since the Vietnam war. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This brief text assists readers in understanding Chomsky's philosophy and thinking so they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent dialogue and improve their understanding of content. Part of the Wadsworth Notes Series, (which will eventually consist of approximately 100 titles, each focusing on a single "thinker" from ancient times to the present), ON CHOMSKY is written by a philosopher deeply versed in the philosophy of this key thinker. Like other books in the series, this concise book offers sufficient insight into the thinking of a notable philosopher, better enabling readers to engage in reading and to discuss the material in class and on paper.
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