Noam Chomsky

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This paper begins with a brief biographical look at the life of linguist and philosopher, Noam Chomsky, and then proceeds to examine his contributions to both of these fields, the main theme of scientific realism evident in all of his work, and early influences on his political and social views.

Introduction
Influences
Linguistics
Ethics and Society

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"Noam Chomsky's contribution to linguistics and philosophy, as well as contemporary theoretical and political thought, is extensive. He received numerous awards and accolades, specifically for his work in linguistics. Chomsky was born in Philadelphia in 1928. As the son of Russian immigrants he was influenced by their belief in pacifism. His early education took place at a progressive school as well as at Philadelphia Central High school. He later attended the University of Pennsylvania where he studied mathematics, philosophy and linguistics. He completed his PhD in Linguistics in 1955 and was appointed Professor at the the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1976."

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