Language and Mind is surely not a bad book. However, it has the huge problem that it is based on three lectures from 1967, so the content is now 50 years old. Naturally, the state of linguistics and psychology is rather outdated. Also, after the structural paradigm, there was something like the post-structural paradigm.

Nevertheless, as far as I can judge, the content is well described and reflects the research status of that time. In the part on the present, Chomsky's surface and deep structure in its then form is well utilized and explained. Interesting rules in the syntactic and phonological areas are also elucidated, which I really found well presented and exciting. But Chomsky also gives hints about other research results from that time, and I have mostly never heard of the quoted people. So I have no idea whether their theories have prevailed in the long term.

In the part on the past, Chomsky provides very interesting historical insights with three focuses: the Cartesians based on Descartes and their attitude towards the human mind, the "philosophical" or "universal" grammar starting in the 17th century, and of course the structuralists starting with Saussure.

The final part on the future deals less with concrete predictions than with problems that linguistics (and behavioral research in general) will have to deal with in the future according to Chomsky. From today's perspective, this is of course an impossible undertaking to describe adequately, even though Chomsky has predicted many problems quite well. Nevertheless, the change here has been too great, with new developments in the technical field and neurolinguistics, so that this part today is nothing more than a historically interesting inventory from the 1960s.

Language is a remarkable phenomenon that serves the purpose of articulating the unthought. It is guided by the elusive mental impression that speech endeavors to shed light upon.

Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a universal grammar, nor does it need to exist. There are metaphysical sensory abstractions that stand for ideas, and words merely exist to describe them.

We learn language as babies, and it is not about filling some pre-existing empty template. It is an imperfect and incomplete means that enables us to verbalize abstractions in a way that aids our processing, similar to how a painter brings an image in their mind to life through paint and brushstrokes.

Most of us are not proficient painters, and likewise, not very good philosophers. When we think of a flavor, our focus is not on its grammar but on the faint memory of the flavor and attempting to hold onto it before we forget, by finding the word that we can associate with it.

The flavor is an experience, and the name of the food is just a lifeless symbol used to label the source of that experience. Grammar is, in essence, an afterthought.

There might be a universal language consisting of invisible lines, curves, and colors in our mind's eye, along with textures and timbres of sound that music tries to convey through its arrangements. Its "grammar" could be a complex theory governing the use of sound, light, and other sensory stimuli to create an experience that communicates ideas in each moment, ideas that only books can begin to describe. However, this theory pertains more to aesthetics than to linguistics.

Think about it. Thousands of years ago, a species of human didn't have the word to say to another human, "I love you." Of course, the book presents this matter and focuses and contemplates on this idea.

We can imagine the lives of those ancient humans. They might have communicated through simple gestures and sounds, but the concept of expressing love in such a direct and profound way was perhaps beyond their reach. The development of language has been a remarkable journey, allowing us to convey complex emotions and ideas.

The fact that there was a time when the phrase "I love you" didn't exist makes us appreciate the power and beauty of language today. It also makes us wonder about the other emotions and concepts that might have been absent or difficult to express in the distant past. The study of language evolution gives us valuable insights into the history and development of human civilization.

I do not accept the fact that he denies the influence of the environment on the formation of language within the theory of universal grammar. However, it is still worth reading because of the revolutionary ideas.

Universal grammar theory posits that there are innate, universal principles governing language acquisition. But to completely disregard the role of the environment seems too extreme.

The environment in which a child grows up provides the necessary input and context for language learning. It shapes the specific vocabulary, accents, and cultural nuances that are unique to a particular language community.

Nevertheless, the revolutionary ideas put forward in the theory of universal grammar cannot be ignored. They have sparked intense debate and research in the field of linguistics, leading to a deeper understanding of the nature of language and how it is acquired.

By reading about these ideas, we can gain new perspectives and insights that may help us to better understand the complex relationship between language and the environment.

Read this for my EE.

I have realized that it wasn’t quite relevant to my topic, but it is still pretty interesting.

To be honest, a lot of it went over my head.

However, I decided to rewrite and expand it to 300 words to gain a better understanding.

The original text seemed rather brief, so I will try to add more details and explanations.

I will explore the various aspects that caught my attention and try to make connections to other related topics.

By doing this, I hope to not only enhance my knowledge but also make the content more engaging for myself and potentially for others who may read it.

Although it may take some time and effort, I believe it will be a worthwhile exercise in improving my writing and comprehension skills.

Let's see how it turns out!

In college, there are many things that we see ready-made and are like "wow, how did someone think of this?", such as the principles of the binding theory.

This is a book that takes this discovery (and many others) right in the middle and shows that it was not at all simple. The person was really racking their brain. They formulated hypotheses, then thought "it's not that way, there is counterexample x", went back, repeated...

This is very interesting to see, a good example of how to use introspection to do research in linguistics. It is also an example that not even Chomsky discovered these things overnight.

We can learn a lot from this process. It shows that in the field of linguistics, as in other fields, research is a painstaking and iterative process. We need to constantly question, test, and refine our ideas to make progress.

Moreover, it reminds us that even the most brilliant minds like Chomsky have to go through a lot of hard work and trial and error to make important discoveries.

So, the next time we encounter a complex linguistic theory or concept, we should remember that behind it lies a long history of research and exploration.

This is the first book of Noam Chomsky that I have read so far, and it is about Linguistics.

Books on linguistics were among the ones that drew me into the habit of reading. However, this is the first one on this subject that I would share on social media.

I have long enjoyed books about language and have read different approaches and writing styles on the subject. This book clearly has an academic style that I didn't particularly fancy. But it is a good source of research if you are trying to find different theories and observations that have been accumulated so far, dating back to 19th-century studies on language and its relation to the mind.

Reading this book was more like skimming than a thorough reading, as many topics did not interest me, especially the technical parts. But I particularly liked those parts related to different philosophical approaches to language.

Nevertheless, I am still glad that I finally got to read Chomsky's book for the first time and am looking forward to reading his other books, especially those in politics.

Recuerdo aquel trimestre en el que estaba cursando el primer año de bachillerato y conseguí un 5 en castellano.

La evaluación se componía de dos exámenes: uno de sintaxis y otro de literatura.

Resulta que saqué un 1 en sintaxis, lo cual fue bastante decepcionante, pero un 9 en literatura, lo que me sorprendió gratamente.

Después de eso, me puse a pensar: ¿habría cambiado algo si hubiera tenido a Chomsky como profesor? Aunque Chomsky es un gran experto en lingüística, dudo mucho que hubiera podido cambiar mi nota en sintaxis.

Quizás mi conocimiento en ese área era simplemente insuficiente y necesitaba más práctica y estudio.

De todas formas, aquel resultado me enseñó que no puedo depender solo de un área para obtener una buena nota, sino que debo esforzarme en todas las partes del examen.

Y aunque no tengo la certeza de cómo habría sido mi nota con Chomsky, puedo decir que aprendí una valiosa lección con aquel 5 en castellano.

In the Anshen lecture, Noam Chomsky presents his fundamental thoughts and concepts regarding linguistics. He contends that language is not communal. For instance, the average person's understanding of water differs from that of a chemist. Language, in his view, is an individual agent's perspective on the things in the world, rather than a direct reference to them. It is a many-to-one mapping of representations or symbols to an object. Consequently, he believes that to understand the nature of language, we should focus on syntax rather than semantics.

He states, "In the study of language, there is new understanding of the computational systems of the mind/brain, including those commonly called ‘phonetic’ or ‘semantic,’ though in fact, all are ‘syntactic’ in the broader sense that they have to do with mental representations."

Regarding the language faculty, Chomsky posits that "the cognitive system stores information that is accessed by the performance systems, which use it for articulation, interpretation, expression of thought, asking questions, referring, and so on." For him, the linguist's task is to identify the principles of languages that underlie grammatical constructs, principles that can potentially be reduced to more general ones. We can then learn from these principles and construct systems based on them.

This lecture provides a comprehensive introduction to Chomsky's thoughts and concepts, and it is highly recommended for anyone with a desire to delve deeper into the field of linguistics.

In my opinion, the correct name for the book has not been chosen. It would have been better to say that it is a speech by Chamsky not about language and thought.

It's not bad, but it's something related to language and thought that I haven't been able to get an answer to my questions.

Perhaps if the title had been more accurately reflective of the content, it would have been easier for readers to understand and engage with the ideas presented.

As it stands, the current title may be a bit misleading and cause confusion among those who are interested in learning more about language and thought from Chamsky's perspective.

It's important to choose a title that accurately represents the essence of the book to attract the right audience and ensure that the message is effectively conveyed.

Maybe a more descriptive and specific title would have been a better choice in this case.

Chomsky, the king of pop, has dethroned the single "Behaviorism" from the world charts.

His music has taken the world by storm, captivating audiences with its unique blend of catchy melodies and profound lyrics.

Chomsky's rise to stardom has been meteoric, and his latest hit is a testament to his talent and hard work.

The song "Behaviorism" had been dominating the charts for weeks, but Chomsky's new release has managed to knock it off the top spot.

Listeners are drawn to Chomsky's music for its ability to touch their hearts and souls, and his latest single is no exception.

With its infectious rhythm and relatable themes, it has quickly become a fan favorite.

As Chomsky continues to make waves in the music industry, fans can't wait to see what he has in store for them next.

Will he release another chart-topping single? Only time will tell.

Overall, the article is well-written and informative.

However, there are some specific problems with this edition. The e-book version, in particular, was clearly put together in a rush. It contains numerous spelling and punctuation errors, which is quite disheartening.

Publishers should take the time and care to ensure that they release a high-quality product, especially when it comes to a book on the topic of language itself.

These errors can be distracting for readers and may even affect their understanding of the content.

It is essential that publishers pay closer attention to the details and invest in proper proofreading and editing to maintain the integrity and credibility of their publications.

Hopefully, future editions of this book will address these issues and provide readers with a more enjoyable and error-free reading experience.