Noam Chomsky
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Noam Chomsky
Summary
Noam Chomsky is a human[1]. Born in East Oak Lane[2], he… he worked as a philosopher[3], linguist[4], political writer[5], university teacher[6], and psychologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.29% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94,756 views/month, #2,951 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Noam Chomsky's place of birth was East Oak Lane[2].
- Noam Chomsky's place of birth was Philadelphia[9].
- Noam Chomsky's father was William Chomsky[10].
- Noam Chomsky was married to Valeria Wasserman Chomsky[11].
- A child of Noam Chomsky was Aviva Chomsky[12].
- Noam Chomsky held citizenship in United States[13].
- American English was Noam Chomsky's native language[14].
- English was Noam Chomsky's native language[15].
- Noam Chomsky worked as a philosopher[3].
- Noam Chomsky's professions included linguist[4].
- Noam Chomsky's professions included political writer[5].
- Noam Chomsky worked as a university teacher[6].
- Noam Chomsky's professions included psychologist[7].
- Noam Chomsky's professions included anthropologist[16].
- Noam Chomsky's field of work was linguistics[17].
- Noam Chomsky's field of work was philosophy of language[18].
- Noam Chomsky's field of work was psychology[19].
- Noam Chomsky's field of work was generative grammar[20].
- Noam Chomsky's field of work was communication theory[21].
- Noam Chomsky's field of work was cognitive science[22].
- Noam Chomsky held the position of professor[23].
- Noam Chomsky's education included a stint at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[24].
- Noam Chomsky's education included a stint at Oak Lane Day School[25].
- Noam Chomsky received the Orwell Award[26].
- Noam Chomsky received the Guggenheim Fellowship[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include East Oak Lane[2], a neighborhood[28], in United States[29] and Philadelphia[9], a city of Pennsylvania[30], in United States[31], founded in 1682[32]. Noam Chomsky's father was William Chomsky[10]. Native languages include American English[14] and English[15].
Education
Educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[24], a university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1861[35], headquartered in Cambridge[36] and Oak Lane Day School[25], a school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1916[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[3], linguist[4], political writer[5], university teacher[6], psychologist[7], and anthropologist[16]. Fields of work include linguistics[17], an academic discipline[40]; philosophy of language[18], a branch of philosophy[41]; psychology[19], an academic discipline[42]; generative grammar[20]; communication theory[21], an academic discipline[43]; and cognitive science[22], a field of study[44]. Noam Chomsky held the position of professor[23].
Recognition
Awards received include Orwell Award[26], a literary award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1975[47]; Guggenheim Fellowship[27], a fellowship grant[48], in United States[49], founded in 1925[50]; Benjamin Franklin Medal[51], a science award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1824[54]; Helmholtz Medal[55], a science award[56], in German Empire[57]; Thomas Merton Award[58]; and Sretenje Order[59].
Personal Life
Noam Chomsky was married to Valeria Wasserman Chomsky[11]. A child of him was Aviva Chomsky[12]. His religion is recorded as agnosticism[60].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Noam Chomsky include Chomsky hierarchy[61], Nim Chimpsky[62], generative grammar[63], and Chomsky normal form[64].
Why It Matters
Noam Chomsky ranks in the top 0.29% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94,756 views/month, #2,951 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
He has been cited as an influence by Steven Pinker[67], a psychologist[68], b. 1954[69], of United States[70], awarded the APA Distinguished Scientific Award for an Early Career Contribution to Psychology[71], specialised in experimental psychology[72]; Stephen Jay Gould[73], an evolutionary biologist[74], 1941–2002[75], of United States[76], awarded the National Book Award[77], specialised in paleontology[78]; Kyle Kulinski[79], a journalist[80], b. 1988[81], of United States[82]; Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens[83], a politician[84], b. 1938[85], of United Kingdom[86], awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[87], specialised in sociology[88]; Piergiorgio Odifreddi[89], a mathematician[90], b. 1950[91], of Italy[92], awarded the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[93]; and Étienne Chouard[94], a blogger[95], b. 1956[96], of France[97].
He is credited with the discovery of Chomsky hierarchy[98], X-bar theory[99], minimalist program[100], phrase structure rule[101], language acquisition device[102], and government and binding theory[103]. Works attributed to him include Manufacturing Consent[104], Colorless green ideas sleep furiously[105], Syntactic Structures[106], Requiem for the American Dream[107], The Responsibility of Intellectuals[108], and Aspects of the Theory of Syntax[109]. Entities named for him include Chomsky hierarchy[61], Nim Chimpsky[62], generative grammar[63], and Chomsky normal form[64].
His notable doctoral advisees include Ray Jackendoff[110], Tanya Reinhart[111], John R. Ross[112], Barbara Partee[113], James D. McCawley[114], and Mark Baker[115].
FAQs
Where was Noam Chomsky born?
Noam Chomsky was born in East Oak Lane[2].
Who were Noam Chomsky's parents?
Noam Chomsky's father was William Chomsky[10].
Who was Noam Chomsky married to?
Noam Chomsky's spouses include Valeria Wasserman Chomsky[11].
What did Noam Chomsky do for work?
Noam Chomsky worked as philosopher[3], linguist[4], political writer[5], university teacher[6], and psychologist[7].
Where did Noam Chomsky go to school?
Noam Chomsky was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[24] and Oak Lane Day School[25].
What awards did Noam Chomsky receive?
Honors received include Orwell Award[26], Guggenheim Fellowship[27], Benjamin Franklin Medal[51], and Helmholtz Medal[55].
Who did Noam Chomsky influence?
Noam Chomsky has been cited as an influence by Steven Pinker[67], Stephen Jay Gould[73], Kyle Kulinski[79], and Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens[83].
What did Noam Chomsky discover?
Noam Chomsky is credited as discoverer of Chomsky hierarchy[98], X-bar theory[99], minimalist program[100], and phrase structure rule[101].