The Chomsky-Foucault Debate : On Human Nature
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In this historic 1971 debate, two of the twentieth century's most influential thinkers discuss whether there is such a thing as innate human nature. In 1971, at the height of the Vietnam War and at a time of great political and social instability, two of the world's leading intellectuals, Noam Chomsky and Michel Foucault, were invited by Dutch philosopher Fons Elders to debate an age-old question: Is there such a thing as "innate" human nature independent of our experiences and external influences? The resulting dialogue is one of the most original, provocative, and spontaneous exchanges to have occurred between contemporary philosophers. Above all, their discussion serves as a concise introduction to their two opposing theories. What begins as a philosophical argument rooted in linguistics (Chomsky) and the theory of knowledge (Foucault), soon evolves into a broader discussion encompassing a wide range of topics, from science, history, and behaviorism to creativity, freedom, and the struggle for justice in the realm of politics. In addition to the debate itself, this volume features a newly written introduction by noted Foucault scholar John Rajchman and includes substantial additional texts by Chomsky and Foucault. "[Chomsky is] arguably the most important intellectual alive." - The New York Times "Foucault ... leaves no reader untouched or unchanged." -Edward Said.
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Chomsky, N., & Foucault, M. (2015). The Chomsky-Foucault Debate: On Human Nature . The New Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Chomsky, Noam and Michel Foucault. 2015. The Chomsky-Foucault Debate: On Human Nature. The New Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Chomsky, Noam and Michel Foucault. The Chomsky-Foucault Debate: On Human Nature The New Press, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Chomsky, Noam,, and Michel Foucault. The Chomsky-Foucault Debate: On Human Nature The New Press, 2015.
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