Noam Chomsky
American linguist and philosopher who revolutionized linguistics and became a leading public intellectual. Chomsky's theory of universal grammar transformed understanding of language acquisition. His political activism and critique of media, imperialism, and capitalism made him a controversial figure. Chomsky's integration of linguistic theory with anarchist politics demonstrates intellectual breadth.
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