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Podcast episode 42: Randy Harris on the Linguistics Wars

History and Philosophy of the Language Sciences

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Exploring Chomsky's Theories and Linguistic Transformations

This chapter examines the evolution of linguistics through interviews with key figures, focusing on Noam Chomsky's landmark 1965 work, 'Aspects of the Theory of Syntax.' It highlights the concept of deep structure, exploring its role in capturing the semantic core of language despite varying surface manifestations.

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