QUESTION: Do you recognize or acknowledge the spiritual life, and…

Question Answered step-by-step QUESTION: Do you recognize or acknowledge the spiritual life, and… QUESTION: Do you recognize or acknowledge the spiritual life, and is it a factor in who you are? CHOMSKY: For me, it’s not. I am a child of the Enlightenment. I think irrational belief is a dangerous phenomenon, and I try to consciously avoid irrational belief. On the other hand, I certainly recognize that it’s a major phenomenon for people in general, and you can understand why it would be. It does, apparently, provide personal sustenance, but also bonds of association and solidarity and a means for expressing elements of one’s personality that are often very valuable elements. To many people, it does that. In my view, there’s nothing wrong with that. My view could be wrong, of course, but my position is that we should not succumb to irrational beliefs.Noam Chomsky is a foremost author on learning and language. He’s written over 100 books! He is also a major figure in analytic philosophy and cognitive science. Research Chomsky and his relationship with religion and the Bible. Does what you read allow for an academic discourse with him or should you dismiss him for being “non-Christian?”You need to include a citation and reference—using the Bible is acceptable, please look up how to do so in the APA manual.  Arts & Humanities Religious Studies PHIL 2430 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)