Noam Chomsky |
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date 07-Dec-1928 |
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Birth
Country UNITED STATES [map] |
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Gender Male |
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| Era 1900-Present |
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Story as an Adult Avram Noam Chomsky is an Institute Professor Emeritus of linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and creator of the Chomsky hierarchy, a classification of formal languages. His works in generative linguistics contributed significantly to the decline of behaviorism and led to the advancement of the cognitive sciences. Outside of his linguistic work, Chomsky is also widely known for his political activism and his criticism of the foreign policy of the U.S. and allied governments. Chomsky describes himself as a libertarian socialist and a sympathizer of anarcho-syndicalism. |
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Heroes Strong character and belief system Personal power thru example and deeds Advocate of Human Rights Promote nonviolence / Oppose violence Support justice / Confront Injustice Advocate Freedom & Democracy / Oppose Oppression Lead others / Teach others / Become involved Manage conflict by building relationships Manage conflict by solving problems |
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