Noam Chomsky
B- Birthday
- December 7, 1928
- Age
- 97
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $4M
About
Noam Chomsky is a highly influential American professor, linguist, political activist, and public intellectual. Often called 'the father of modern linguistics,' he's also a significant figure in analytic philosophy and a founder of cognitive science. He holds positions at the University of Arizona and MIT. Chomsky has authored over 150 books on linguistics, war, and politics, making him one of the most cited living authors. Since the 1960s, he has been a prominent critic of U.S. foreign policy, capitalism, and corporate influence.
Career Timeline
Syntactic Structures Published
Chomsky's 'Syntactic Structures' revolutionized linguistics, proposing generative grammar. Early recognition, small net worth.
Anti-War Essays Begin
Started publishing essays against the Vietnam War. Gaining prominence, net worth slightly increasing.
Manufacturing Consent Released
Co-authored 'Manufacturing Consent,' a critical analysis of media. Enhanced reputation, modest wealth growth.
MIT Professorship Continues
Continuing his long tenure at MIT, solidifying his academic influence. Net worth gradually increasing.
9/11 Critique Published
Published controversial analysis of 9/11 attacks. Continued academic work, gradual rise in worth.
Continued intellectual contributions
Still writing, lecturing, and doing interviews. Continues teaching at the University of Arizona.
