Knight, Chris
Decoding Chomsky: Science and Revolutionary Politics (Paperback)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300228762
- author:
- Knight, Chris
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.7 centimetres (0.36 kg
- Genre:
- Spirituality & Beliefs, Philosophy, Social & political philosophy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Decoding Chomsky: A Fresh Look at the Philosopher and Dissident Noam Chomsky is a name that commands attention for his groundbreaking theories in linguistics and his outspoken criticism of US foreign policy. Chris Knight's new study offers a fascinating insight into the intellectual giant behind these ideas, exploring the social and institutional context that shaped his thinking. Through an anthropologist's lens, Knight examines the tension between Chomsky's scientific pursuits and his role as a prominent political dissident. This dichotomy led to a deepening split between mind and body, characteristic of Western philosophy since the Enlightenment. The result is a provocative and engaging exploration of one of the greatest intellectuals of our time. This remarkable study sheds new light on the enigma of Noam Chomsky's work, revealing the complex forces that drove his thinking and the enduring impact of his ideas.
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