Chomsky's hatred of the United States is pathological -- stemming from some bilious problem with father figures that is too fetid to explore. --Camille Paglia, October 27, 2006 [237]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The writer attributes Chomsky's views to deep personal psychological issues.
- In plain terms
- Chomsky is called a hater due to personal family problems.
- What can you take from it?
- Dismissing ideas as pathology avoids engaging the arguments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is hate always personal?
- How should we address strong disagreement?
Another view
Speculating on private motives without proof is invalid.
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