Reflections on Language

This book presents a collection of nontechnical reflections on the study of human language and its broader intellectual implications. The author examines the rationalist approach to human nature and language acquisition, connecting linguistic theory with philosophy and cognitive structures. It explores foundational questions about how humans achieve rich systems of knowledge and belief despite limited personal experience.

by Noam Chomsky

Pantheon Books · First published 1975 · 269 pages