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The Essential Chomsky
- Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 22 hrs and 25 mins
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Summary
In a single volume, the seminal writings of the world's leading philosopher, linguist, and critic, published to coincide with his 80th birthday.
For the past 40 years Noam Chomsky's writings on politics and language have established him as a preeminent public intellectual and as one of the most original and wide-ranging political and social critics of our time. Among the seminal figures in linguistic theory over the past century, since the 1960s Chomsky has also secured a place as perhaps the leading dissident voice in the United States.
Chomsky's many best-selling works - including Manufacturing Consent, Hegemony or Survival, Understanding Power, and Failed States - have served as essential touchstones for dissidents, activists, scholars, and concerned citizens on subjects ranging from the media to human rights to intellectual freedom. In particular, Chomsky's scathing critiques of the U.S. wars in Vietnam, Central America, and the Middle East have furnished a widely accepted intellectual inspiration for antiwar movements over nearly four decades.
The Essential Chomsky assembles the core of his most important writings, including excerpts from his most influential texts over the past 40 years. Here is an unprecedented, comprehensive overview of Chomsky's thought.
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- Sab London
- 10-02-16
Illuminating and exceptional
Great collection of Chomsky works! You can't go wrong with this if you want to understand how this world works.
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- Max
- 02-08-20
What a banger!
Incredibly insightful in many aspects of intellectualism as always. From theory of mind to understanding US foreign policy, you'll learn from one of the smartest people to have ever walked this planet.
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- Monsegu
- 01-12-20
I didn't understand the way this book has been com
I am a big fan of Chomsky, however, I didn't understand the way this book has been compiled. It mixes linguistics, phylosophy, linguistics, power, news media and again. The topics are so varied that, unless, you are a Chomsky's Scholar, you might find this book very difficult to concentrate on.
Interesting parts:
- Chapter 13, US-Israel special relationship. Sparta of the Middle East. Views; Israel is a Mercenary state. It gives USA the capacity to strike instantly, instead of having to plan for months in advance or wait for Congress to approve“
- Last two chapter, second war in Irak and the future relationship with other nations. Focus on Asia and Europe.
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- Honest Dude
- 12-07-18
Some of the Essays are very interesting
This work is collection of essays covering various areas of activism, philosophy and linguistics.
I found the essays on linguistics to be very heavy and difficult to follow, However anyone with a grounding in linguistics will probably be able to appreciate these essays.
His essays on various conflicts and current affairs are interesting.
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- tuomas
- 03-10-21
a window to the thinking of an intellectual giant.
a bit of a mixed bag content wise, but i guess it's good to get a glimpse of chomsky's contribution to linguistics & establish his credentials as a first rate mind before diving deep into political commentary.
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- Kirsten
- 05-04-23
Scary realities must be faced
noam chomsky views brings sense and logic to recent history. which challenges the wold view of the mainstream media. chomsky should be taught in schools.
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- Neil Green
- 10-01-24
Very enlightening as always with Noam Chomsky
An excellent and very informative listen. Chomsky's knowledge of American po!itics and foreign policy is enormous. He reveals the sycophancy of other 'intellectuals' and shows the cruelty of much of the actions of America and the west to the third world. Well narrated.
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- Brian Maunder
- 03-04-20
Could not listen anymore.
Way too complicated, had to stop listening and delete. Difficult to get into. Relieved it is over for me and not required to listen to anymore..
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