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Conversations with Tyler
Noam Chomsky on Language, Left Libertarianism, and Progress
Jun 14, 2023
50:38
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- Noam Chomsky aligns with Wilhelm von Humboldt's view that language is essential for individual freedom and creativity.
- Language and thought evolved uniquely in humans, challenging conventional Darwinian understanding.
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The Influence of Wilhelm von Humboldt
The speaker discusses how Wilhelm von Humboldt's ideas on language and liberty align with his own perspectives. Humboldt emphasized the importance of language as a fundamental human property that allows for individual freedom of inquiry and creativity. This aligns with the speaker's belief that human language and thought are closely interconnected and that language enables infinite use of finite means.
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