Noam Chomsky is indeed an extremely intelligent individual. However, he can also come across as a bit of a pedant.

I truly wish that his work could have been more accessible and readable. After all, there are numerous wonderful ideas and profound insights within the book.

But unfortunately, I got stuck and frustrated because of the complex language used. As an ordinary person and not a linguistic scholar, I found it difficult to fully understand and engage with the text.

The reading experience was rather tedious and draining. Therefore, I have decided to donate the book to my local library, hoping that perhaps someone with a greater background in linguistics or a more voracious appetite for such challenging material might be able to appreciate and benefit from it more than I could.

A comprehensive and succinct summary of linguistics, crafted by the renowned father of modern linguistics, is truly a remarkable piece. It is as if one is taking a delightful stroll down memory lane, traversing through the rich and diverse history of language. The summary presents a clear and concise overview of the fundamental concepts and theories in linguistics, making it accessible to both scholars and enthusiasts alike. It is wonderful to see such a masterpiece that encapsulates the essence of this fascinating field. The renowned father of modern linguistics has truly left an indelible mark on the study of language, and this summary serves as a testament to his profound contributions.

Good God,

We often find ourselves in situations where we feel overwhelmed and in need of some divine intervention. Whether it's facing a difficult challenge, dealing with a personal crisis, or simply seeking guidance and strength in our daily lives, we turn to the concept of a higher power for solace and support.

The idea of a good God is one that brings hope and comfort to many. We believe that there is a benevolent being watching over us, caring for us, and guiding us towards the right path. This belief gives us the courage to face our fears, the patience to endure hardships, and the faith to trust that everything will work out for the best in the end.

However, the concept of a good God is not without its challenges and questions. We may wonder why bad things happen to good people, or why God allows suffering and injustice in the world. These are difficult questions that have puzzled philosophers and theologians for centuries, and there may not always be easy answers.

Nevertheless, the belief in a good God remains a powerful force in the lives of many. It gives us a sense of purpose and meaning, and helps us to find light in the midst of darkness. So, the next time you find yourself in need of some inspiration or support, remember to look up and say, "Good God, please help me."

It’s some really good stuff.

It contains a wealth of interesting and valuable information. However, one aspect that stands out is the significant amount of dialogue it has.

This abundance of dialogue gives the piece a different feel. Instead of coming across as a straightforward articulation of thought, it more closely resembles an interview.

The use of dialogue can add a sense of authenticity and immediacy, as if we are listening in on a conversation. It allows the readers to engage with the ideas and perspectives being presented in a more personal way.

On the other hand, it might also make the article seem a bit less structured or formal.

Overall, while the good content is definitely there, the extensive use of dialogue gives this piece a unique character that sets it apart from a typical written expression of thoughts.

Language and Responsibility is a remarkable interview with Noam Chomsky. In it, he delves into political issues, the connections between linguistics and psychology, and provides detailed discussions about some of his language theories.

It's a bit technical and assumes you have knowledge of his general theories. However, the interview aims to superficially explore the significant paradigm shift initiated by Chomsky and its subsequent development and reception.

Reflections on Language is more firmly rooted in linguistics than the first part. It presents the methodology that was revolutionary upon the release of Syntactic Structures, the book that forever changed the field of linguistics.

If you're curious about how Chomsky transformed the entire discipline and the reasons behind it, this is where he elaborates.

Overall, this collection may not be easily accessible to non-academics. But if you relish a challenge and wish to observe a great thinker, regardless of your interest in linguistics, it's worth checking out.

I read these books quite a while ago...;;; Before my memory fades away completely, I thought I should write reviews for two books at once.

Both authors are famous and also writers that I have read familiarly, but actually, the linguistics-related books written by these two are the first ones I have read.

Chomsky has read many books about political ideology that he started reading in his father's study. However, perhaps because I am a science student with no particular connection to linguistics, this is the first time I have read his most important research-related books on linguistics.

Just as Steven Pinker cynically quoted Mark Twain in his book, 'A classic is something that everybody wants to have read and nobody wants to read,' Chomsky's linguistics books (and even more popular books in the field of social and political science) are said to be read by very few people. (There is a cultural center program for early foreign language education for children that uses Chomsky's name. Maybe even the teachers and mothers have only heard of Chomsky's name...)

The Language Instinct, as expected of Steven Pinker, who is good at writing popular science books, simply explains universal grammar for those who lack the patience to read Chomsky's classic, his dry and user-unfriendly writing style, and his literature full of formulas. Perhaps if I had read this book first, it would have been much easier to read Chomsky's book. Unfortunately, I picked up Chomsky's book first, and as a result, I had a really hard time in the beginning..^^;;; However, Chomsky's writing itself is not completely incomprehensible (because I was already familiar with books in the field of political and social science), and it was quite interesting. Especially, the part where he interviews French transitionalists in the front part deals with quite social and philosophical issues and was interesting. The part with formulas in the back part, perhaps because I am from the science system, is not difficult at all. On the contrary, for me, who has never formally learned grammar such as conjugation, reflective sentences, pronouns, and past perfect tenses, such simplified and regular formulas are even easier to understand. (Maybe people who have learned other grammars properly will be even more confused..;;) Furthermore, through the process and logic of establishing the theory of generative grammar from the linguistic topic and the counterarguments against the scholars who criticize it, I also came to understand the problems of relativist or empiricist learning well.

In The Language Instinct, Pinker, who majors in cognitive psychology, explains the neurology, evolution, cultural and historical background of language, and draws a holistic picture of language as an 'instinct', while only partly covering Chomsky's theory. Unlike Chomsky, Pinker主张 the evolutionary benefit of language, and personally, I also agree more with Pinker's opinion.

Just by learning several languages and showing an interest in linguistics, I would not have held these books for about two weeks, underlined them, read them again, and pondered over them. Language reveals a part of the thinking that uses that language, and that thinking also reveals human nature. These are books worth reading for anyone who is interested in human nature. (However, unlike the mistake I made, I recommend approaching them through The Language Instinct, a more 'friendly' popular science book for readers. ^^;;;;)

If you have a penchant for essays that are not only written but also dedicated to the dissection of the author's critics, then it's time to grab that popcorn.

The author of this piece has a rather unique and humorous way of taking on those who disagree with him. He is meticulous in unpicking their ideas, carefully exposing their misunderstandings before finally delivering a little snide comment that implies their lack of ability to understand and form competent thoughts.

It's like a verbal burn!

Seriously though, this book does so much more than just offer a bit of entertainment. It truly opens up the concept of language and reveals it to be the most mysterious, complex, and fascinating invention in human history.

It's truly amazing! And yet, at the same time, it doesn't make complete sense. When I say language, I mean the very essence of it. It seems as if we have discovered it rather than invented it. There are just so many layers to it.

The way I perceive language now is that it is a means of communicating ideas that actually has the power to alter our minds as we use it. We are in a state of symbiosis with it. Just like the internet has had a profound impact on our attention spans, now our brains have adapted in such a way that rather than truly learning and knowing information, we simply learn the location of it so that we can retrieve it when needed.

This ultimately leads to a culture that passively consumes media rather than actively engaging with it. This, in turn, has given rise to a preference for awful millennial fiction that only provides a fuzzy warm feeling of comfort but fails to challenge us or make us grow.

Chomsky, a man who is passionate about language, would surely agree. For him, language is meant to be used as a tool to convey ideas and to be used in a creative and innovative way. He is not the kind of person who would waste his time reading, watching, or listening to something that doesn't enhance his existence.

He is truly a man after my own heart.

I couldn't make sense of it.

It was all so confusing and jumbled up.

I tried hard to understand, but it seemed impossible.

The words just didn't seem to fit together in any logical way.

I stared at it for a long time, hoping that suddenly it would all become clear.

But no matter how hard I looked, I still couldn't figure it out.

Maybe there was something I was missing, some key piece of information that would make it all make sense.

But for now, it remained a mystery to me.

I guess I'll just have to come back to it later and try again.

Hopefully, with a fresh perspective, I'll be able to understand what it's all about.

Until then, I'll keep puzzling over it in my mind.

On Language巧妙地将诺姆·乔姆斯基的两部经典著作《语言与责任》和《语言反思》合为一卷，两部作品有着相似的讨论脉络。

在《语言与责任》中，乔姆斯基花了一些时间讨论（主要是美国的）政治和语言的局限性。他指出，当语言受到限制或被扭曲时，它相应地会限制或扭曲人们形成特定观念的能力。如果某个特定的政党或理念在对话或出版物中经常被忽略（无论是有意还是无意），那么很自然地会使对话的核心偏离被忽略的政党和问题。如果这个过程重复得足够频繁，某些观念和哲学在比喻甚至字面上都可能变得难以想象。

在《语言与责任》的后半部分和《语言反思》的前半部分，乔姆斯基阐述了他的普遍语法（UG）理论，这是一种关于语言习得的理性主义心理语言学理论。乔姆斯基在很大程度上不同意经验主义思想家的观点，他们认为人类天生具有归纳推理的能力，除此之外别无其他。乔姆斯基的普遍语法理论指出，人类天生还具有一个心理框架，在很少且不完整的输入下，这个框架能够推断出他们在儿童时期所接触的主要语言的特定语法，而这些语法必然受到无所不包的普遍语法的限制。乔姆斯基将身体的特定器官——眼睛、肺等，它们执行特定的任务，其发育和结构都编码在生物体的DNA中——与演绎推理和普遍语法等“心理器官”进行了类比。乔姆斯基认为，人类的思维在出生时并不是“白板”，而是充满了这些预先连接的心理路径，尽管它们在大脑中是神经元的特定排列，但在功能上与身体的不同器官一样独特。乔姆斯基从科学的角度全面描述了普遍语法，特别指出了它可以被测试和修订的方式。

上述两个观点的本质大概可以用几十页来概括。但这两部作品加起来超过了枯燥的400页。乔姆斯基给出了普遍语法中可能存在的特定规则推导的非常具体的例子，并在最后一百页左右为他的观点辩护，反驳各种批评者。总的来说，这些观点有点意思，但去粗取精是一项艰难而乏味的工作。

我会向任何对人类语言习得背后的心理和生理原理感兴趣的人推荐这本书，但它肯定不适合一般读者阅读。

Hot take: this man needs an editor.

If this were a paper I wrote in college, there would be brackets around many, many sections. A red “concise” would be written in a nearby margin.

That being said, this has made me reconsider my grasp on the English language. There are insights everywhere in the work. Often, they were buried under a layer of words and ideas that were beyond my initial comprehension.

It's truly remarkable how much can be hidden within a text. The author seems to have a wealth of knowledge and interesting thoughts, but they are not presented in the most accessible way.

As someone with no background in linguistics, I find myself struggling to untangle the complex web of words and concepts.

Perhaps an editor could help to streamline the text, making it more understandable and engaging for a wider audience.

By removing some of the unnecessary verbiage and clarifying the key points, the true value of the work could shine through.

Overall, while the content may be valuable, the presentation leaves much to be desired. An editor could make a world of difference in improving the readability and impact of this piece.

What a chonky Chomsky!

Honestly, I'm truly shocked. In this short tome, he didn't redefine the word "dense". Because if you look it up in the dictionary, his work should have a prominent place right next to that definition!

There were indeed a plethora of great ideas within. However, I think at certain times, Chomsky forgot that he wasn't speaking solely to his fellow MIT lecturers and thinkers. He sometimes got in his own way with his overly complex verbiage. Oh, the irony!

But overall, if you take the time and effort to dig deep enough, it is truly fascinating to attempt to see how this man thinks. So while "Chomsky in his own words" might be a great idea for some, I'm smart enough to realize that at times, I need an interpreter to fully understand his profound thoughts and ideas.

I think my brain is broken.

It seems that my mind is not functioning properly. I have been experiencing difficulties in thinking clearly and processing information.

My thoughts are jumbled, and I find it hard to focus on anything for an extended period.

It's as if my brain has hit a roadblock and can't seem to find its way around it.

I'm constantly forgetting things, even the simplest of tasks.

I used to be able to recall information easily, but now it feels like my memory is fading away.

I'm worried that this might be a sign of something more serious.

Maybe I need to take a break and give my brain some time to rest and rejuvenate.

Or perhaps I should seek professional help to figure out what's going on.

In the meantime, I'll do my best to take care of myself and hope that my brain starts working properly again soon.