
Noam Chomsky
Live Theory
Carlos P. Otero(Author)
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Published on 9. April 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-8264-6358-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book offers students a concise and accessible introduction to Chomsky's key works and ideas. "Noam Chomsky: Live Theory" is an invaluable introduction to the work of this key contemporary thinker and path-breaking scientist, guiding the student through the complex ideas of one of the most influential theorists and activists of the twentieth century. Concise, accessible and comprehensive, this sheds light on the central themes of Chomsky's work, and brings out the extent of his impact on contemporary thought and action. Otero locates Chomsky in the context of contemporary intellectual culture, considering his unremitting critique of the domestic and foreign policy of the United States in relation to issues of capitalism and class, culture and institutions, power and authority. The book includes a new interview with Chomsky himself."Noam Chomsky: Live Theory" is a key resource for anyone studying this pioneering and towering thinker within the context of linguistics, philosophy and social theory.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-8264-6358-6 (9780826463586)
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Person
Carlos Otero is a Professor of Philosophy at UCLA, USA.
Content
1. Introduction; 2. Freedom and nature: libertarian socialism; 3. Mind and nature: epistemological neo-Cartesianism; 4. Language and nature: psychological internalism; 5. Chomsky on others; others on Chomsky; 6. Chomsky live (interview); 7. Conclusion; Bibliography of primary and secondary works.