Aspects of the Theory of Syntax
A foundational work in linguistics that develops the framework of transformational-generative grammar. It explores the deep structures underlying language, the relationship between syntax and semantics, and the innate cognitive mechanisms proposed to account for language acquisition.
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Ranked #678 of 1942 · 277 pages · Published 1965 · Nonfiction / Linguistics
Mentioned 1× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 1 episode, most recently on Aug 27, 2026.
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Mentioned by Daniel Everett · 00:46:30 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)
Everett calls Aspects of the Theory of Syntax, the first Chomsky book he read, "just genius".
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Book data: ISBN 9780262530071. Page count from Open Library (median of editions). Cover via Open Library Covers.