About the Book

Noam Chomsky is one of the most influential thinkers of our time, yet his views are often misunderstood. In this previously unpublished series of interviews, Chomsky discusses his iconoclastic and important ideas concerning language, human nature and politics.

Dialogue and Topics

In dialogue with James McGilvray, Professor of Philosophy at McGill University, Chomsky takes up a wide variety of topics – the nature of language, the philosophies of language and mind, morality and universality, science and common sense, and the evolution of language.

Commentary and Accessibility

McGilvray's extensive commentary helps make this incisive set of interviews accessible to a variety of readers.

Audience

The volume is essential reading for those involved in the study of language and mind, as well as anyone with an interest in Chomsky's ideas.