
Ep. 323: Acquiring Language: Tomasello vs. Chomsky (Part Two)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Controversy Between Tomasello and Chomsky
In this chapter, they discuss the controversy between Tomasello and Chomsky regarding the acquisition of language. They argue that the evidence does not support the idea of universal grammar and brain localization does not necessarily mean that language is innate. They also mention an injury called Broca's aphasia that can affect people's ability to engage in complex syntax.
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