On Nature and Language

Including transcripts of three lectures and an interview, this work presents results from noted linguist Chomsky's November 1999 visit to the University of Siena's Certosa di Pontignano. The varied collection of essays offers a unique introduction to the minimalist approach to linguistics. Adriana Belletti and Luigi Rizzi, two University of Siena linguistics professors, contribute a lengthy introductory essay highlighting progress in linguistic research as well as a transcript of their interview with Chomsky...