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| − | To characterize chomsky as an anarcho capitalist seems to contradict some of his own thoughts on the matter. He refers to anarcho-capitalism as | + | I believe the snip above is vague in its characterization of chomsky's views. To characterize chomsky as an anarcho-capitalist seems to contradict some of his own thoughts on the matter. Chomsky openly identifies with syndicalism. He refers to anarcho-capitalism as |
...a doctrinal system which, if ever implemented, would lead to forms of tyranny and oppression that have few counterparts in human history...I | ...a doctrinal system which, if ever implemented, would lead to forms of tyranny and oppression that have few counterparts in human history...I | ||
| − | also admire their commitment to rationality -- which is rare -- though I do | + | also admire their commitment to rationality -- which is rare -- though I do not think they see the consequences of the doctrines they espouse, or their profound moral failings. |
| − | not think they see the consequences of the doctrines they espouse, or their | + | |
| − | profound moral failings. | + | |
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Personal view on Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky could best be described as an anarcho-capitalist. When asked for his views on capitalism, Chomsky replied quoting a famous line by Ghandi when asked about his views on western civilisation, "it would be a good idea". Chomsky goes on to explain that capitalism per-se does not exist in this world, and explains his idea of capitalism which is closer to anarcho-capitalism.
See: Power and Terror, Noam Chomsky In Our Times
Response to above view
I believe the snip above is vague in its characterization of chomsky's views. To characterize chomsky as an anarcho-capitalist seems to contradict some of his own thoughts on the matter. Chomsky openly identifies with syndicalism. He refers to anarcho-capitalism as
...a doctrinal system which, if ever implemented, would lead to forms of tyranny and oppression that have few counterparts in human history...I also admire their commitment to rationality -- which is rare -- though I do not think they see the consequences of the doctrines they espouse, or their profound moral failings.
For more, see the article below.
