Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. The mirror of the mind; 2. The linguistic foundation; 3. Psychological reality; 4. Philosophical realism: commitments and controversies; 5. Language and freedom; Conclusion, Envoi; Notes and references; Bibliography; Index.
Rigorous yet accessible account of Chomsky's contributions to the study of language and the mind.
'Smith's book is both informative and thought-provoking. Those interested in an overview of Chomsky's work will find what they are looking for if they are willing to go with the pro-Chomskyan attitude that Smith has adopted and does not seek to conceal. The book's major strength is its big-picture perspective - an intriguing combination of problems of linguistic knowledge, philosophy, and politics. In this sense, ideas and ideals unite to form an ideology that both builds on and transcends other models of human nature.' The Linguist
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