Chomsky just has not entered deeply into what he is talking about and he is not greatly interested in anything except digging out material for anti-American invective. --Adrian Hastings, June 2001 [216]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hastings says Chomsky digs material only for anti-American invective, not deep understanding.
- In plain terms
- He seeks ammo against America, not deep insight.
- What can you take from it?
- Agenda-driven research lacks depth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is he truly shallow?
- Does intent matter more?
Another view
It assumes intent over impact of his work.
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