Understanding Noam Chomsky #6: Rationalism vs. Empiricism (with Norbert Hornstein)

Published: Aug. 13, 2020, 7:39 p.m.

This conversation is part of the 'Understanding Noam Chomsky' Series ('Dare to know!' Philosophy Podcast). Today we are joined by Norbert Hornstein. Norbert Hornstein is Professor of Linguistics at University of Maryland. He is the author of several books including \u2018Understanding Minimalism\u2019 & \u2018A Theory of Syntax\u2019. Today, we will talk in particular about Professor Hornstein\u2019s articles \u2018'Empiricism and Rationalism as Research Strategies\u2019 & \u2018The Rationalism of Generative Grammar\u2019. In this episode of the Dare to know! Podcast we discuss Rationalism vs. Empiricism on the Mind, Truth, & Knowledge.