Noam Chomsky applies a rational, scientific approach to disciplines as
diverse as linguistics, ethics, and politics. His best-known innovations
involve a groundbreaking theory of generative grammar, the revolution it
initiated in cognitive science, and a radical encounter with political
theory and practice.
In Chomsky Notebook, Cedric Boeckx and Norbert Hornstein tackle the
evolution of Chomsky's linguistic theory. Akeel Bilgrami revisits
Chomsky's work on freedom and truth, and Pierre Jacob analyzes his
naturalism. Chomsky's own contributions include an interview with Jean
Bricmont and an essay each on Edward Said and the natural world.
Altogether, these works reveal the penetrating insight of a remarkable
intellectual whose thought extends into a number of fields within and
outside of academia. For the uninitiated reader and longtime fan, this
anthology attests to the power of Chomsky's rationalism and the
dexterity of his critical investigations.