Books recommended by Noam Chomsky

Noam Chomsky is one of the most influential intellectuals of the 20th century. Linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, and political critic, he became world-renowned for revolutionizing linguistics with the theory of generative grammar, which transformed the scientific understanding of human language. Over decades as an MIT professor, he also became one of the most persistent voices criticizing imperialism, corporate media, and the foreign policies of the United States.

With more than a hundred recommended books, Chomsky's curation reflects his singular intellectual range: he moves naturally between theoretical linguistics, philosophy of mind, history, political economy, and media theory. Those who seek out his recommendations will find dense, demanding readings aimed at understanding the power structures that organize the contemporary world.