Battle in the Mind Fields
John A. Goldsmith & Bernard Laks
Exploring the nature of intellectual rupture and continuity in linguistics, philosophy, psychology, and logic during the period from 1870 to 1940.
Exploring the nature of intellectual rupture and continuity in linguistics, philosophy, psychology, and logic during the period from 1870 to 1940.
This genealogical chart shows the intellectual connections and influences among key figures in linguistics, philosophy, psychology, and logic from 1870 to 1940. Click on the chart to explore these fascinating intellectual relationships.
The opening chapter introduces the central themes of intellectual rupture and continuity, setting the stage for our exploration of the period from 1870 to 1940.
Download Chapter 1 PDFAux origines des sciences humaines - The French version published by Gallimard (Collection Folio) in 2021, with some interesting differences from the English edition.
View French Edition DetailsSupplementary materials, notes, and resources related to the book's research and themes.
Browse MaterialsA 30-minute overview of the topics explored in Battle in the Mind Fields, covering the key intellectual developments and connections from 1870 to 1940.
A deeper exploration of the connections between the Vienna Circle's logical positivism and the development of generative grammar theory.
ABRALIN talk from July 2020: "Where did generative grammar come from, anyway? Rethinking the origins of generative grammar."
Clarifying what Zellig Harris was actually proposing and what Noam Chomsky said he was proposing - and why it matters for modern machine learning.
Randy Harris's review in Language (March 2021) provides an insightful analysis of the book's contributions to understanding the intellectual history of linguistics.
Read the Language ReviewA thoughtful review of the French edition Aux origines des sciences humaines exploring the book's relevance to contemporary debates in the human sciences.
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