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Noam Chomsky, 95, ‘no longer able to talk’ as intellectual’s ‘health deteriorates’ (www.independent.co.uk)

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[–] steeznson@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Such a towering figure in the field of linguistics, politics and philosophy of psychology. Especially his linguistics work was something I found personally extremely engaging as a student. Reading his review of B.F. Skinner's book was a highlight of my philosophy of psychology class.

I know he has been active since the turn of the century but his influence was definitely more of a 20th century phenomenon. Not many academics reach the level of popular awareness that he did.

For you yongsters out there, Chomsky vs Skinner was the original Kendrick Lamar vs Drake.

[–] yeahiknow3@lemmings.world -1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Chomsky vs Skinner was the original Kendrick Lamar vs Drake.

This comparison is extra ironic because their argument was over language acquisition and neither Lamar nor Drake can read.