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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 44 points 6 months ago (2 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.

[–] Moneo 8 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Who is Drake?

[–] steeznson 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Contemporary Phenomenologist with radical views about sexual liberation. Basically a latter day Foucault.

[–] Moneo 3 points 6 months ago

Ahh, I love fowcallt.

[–] Duamerthrax 5 points 6 months ago

The guy from the meme.