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Chomsky vs Foucault Michel Foucault

Chomsky vs Foucault By Michel Foucault

Chomsky vs Foucault by Michel Foucault


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Summary

Two of the 20th century's most influential thinkers debate a perennial question--is there such a thing as "innate" human nature independent of experiences and external influences?

Chomsky vs Foucault Summary

Chomsky vs Foucault: A Debate on Human Nature by Michel Foucault

Two of the twentieth century's most influential thinkers debate a perennial question.
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 Edlers 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, and above all serves as a concise introduction to their basic 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 additional text by Noam Chomsky.

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GOR002424581
9781595581341
1595581340
Chomsky vs Foucault: A Debate on Human Nature by Michel Foucault
Used - Very Good
Paperback
The New Press
2006-08-31
128
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