In 1971, at the height of the Vietnam War and at a time of great political and social instability, two of the worldâ€™s leading intellectuals, Noam Chomsky and Michel Foucault, were invited

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The Chomsky - Foucault Debate: On Human Nature

In 1971, at the height of the Vietnam War and at a time of great political and social instability, two of the worldâ€™s leading intellectuals, Noam Chomsky and Michel Foucault, were invited by Dutch philosopher Fons Elders to debate an age-old question: is there such a thing as Â“innateâ€ human nature independent of our experiences and external influences?

The resulting dialogue is one of the most original, provocative, and spontaneous exchanges to have occurred between contemporary philosophers, and above all serves as a concise introduction to their basic theories. What begins as a philosophical argument rooted in linguistics (Chomsky) and the theory of knowledge (Foucault), soon evolves into a broader discussion encompassing a wide range of topics, from science, history, and behaviorism to creativity, freedom, and the struggle for justice in the realm of politics.

In addition to the debate itself, this volume features a newly written introduction by noted Foucault scholar John Rajchman and includes substantial additional texts by Chomsky and Foucault.

The Chomsky - Foucault Debate: On Human Nature