The Chomsky - Foucault Debate: On Human Nature
1971•1h 10m•7.5•Released
Documentary
The Chomsky–Foucault debate was a debate about human nature, between Noam Chomsky and Michel Foucault in the Netherlands, in November 1971. Chomsky and Foucault were invited by the Dutch philosopher Fons Elders to discuss an age-old question: "is there such a thing as 'innate' human nature independent of our experiences and external influences?"
Languages
Dutch, English, French
Studio
Dutch public broadcasting system
Cast
Noam Chomsky
Himself
Michel Foucault
Himself
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