[lbo-talk] Chomsky on sociobiology

[Luke Weiger]

Not often that I refer to Chomsky as an authority on sociopolitical matters,
but here's an interesting quotation: "Well, I think that in some respects
the sociobiologists are on the right track. I think it's true that a good
deal of our personal behavior, social behavior, reactions, and so on are the
reflection of genetic programs, and I think that it's a worthwhile
enterprise to discover what these programs are. But while I think the
general idea behind sociobiology is right, I also think that sociobiologists
should be extremely cautious about the specific conclusions they draw from
their research. Unfortunately, they often draw conclusions that are remote
from evidence or theory."  It's worth noting that Chomsky's linguistic
theories _are_ sociobiology.

-- Luke