Noam Chomsky’s 90th Birthday (+ Famous quotes)

Who is Noam Chomsky?

Famous for his political positions, Noam Chomsky is one of the few voices that, today, deserves the qualification of intellectual. Researcher, philosopher, linguist, political scientist, critic, and many other things, will turn 90 on December 7.

Originally from Philadelphia, he was born on December 7, 1928. Both parents were Judeo-Christian immigrants. He received his doctorate in 1955. Two years later, with only 29 years old, he revolutionized the field of linguistics with the publication of Syntactic Structures.

In his theoretical work, briefly explained, he defends the idea that humans share the same linguistic structure. Contrary to structuralist theories and behavioral psychology where the language is a skill that is produced through learning and association. Language is a unique evolutionary development. He is also known for his constant interventions and debates on issues of international politics, mass culture, philosophy, wars, economic crises, among many other topics. His political activism begins during the Vietnam War and has not stopped until today. It is one of the most accurate and committed voices of the moment.

Books by Noam Chomsky

If you want to consult the official list of works, articles, and debates, we recommend going directly to its official website: Chomsky.info

Noam Chomsky’s famous quotes:

“The Bible is one of the most genocidal books in history.”

“It is the responsibility of intellectuals to speak the truth and expose lies.”

“You never need an argument against the use of violence, you need an argument for it.”

“In this possibly terminal phase of human existence, democracy and freedom are more than just ideals to be valued – they may be essential to survival.”

“Any dictator would admire the uniformity and obedience of the U.S. media.”

“Resistance is feasible even for those who are not heroes by nature, and it is an obligation, I believe, for those who fear the consequences and detest the reality of the attempt to impose American hegemony.”

“Citizens of the democratic societies should undertake a course of intellectual self-defense to protect themselves from manipulation and control, and to lay the basis for meaningful democracy.”

“Education is a system of imposed ignorance.”

“It is important to bear in mind that political campaigns are designed by the same people who sell toothpaste and cars.”

“And the result of all this is that it’s a very effective system of ideological control – much more effective than Soviet totalitarianism ever was.”