It's necessary to address the concerns and beliefs of those who are taken in by the fraud, or who don't recognize the nature and significance of the issues for other reasons. If by philosophy we mean reasoned and thoughtful analysis, then it can address the moment, though not by confronting the "alternative facts" but by analyzing and clarifying what is at stake, whatever the issue is. Beyond that, what is needed is action: urgent and dedicated, in the many ways that are open to us.
Noam ChomskyMy own feeling is that a corporation has no right to have a political or social influence.
Noam ChomskyThe United States invaded Iraq to gain control of one of the major sources of the world's energy.
Noam ChomskyIn a moment of crisis, of which there are all too many, Russian military planners may conclude that lacking a deterrent, the only hope of survival is a first strike - which means the end for all of us.
Noam ChomskyFree speech has been used by the Supreme Court to give immense power to the wealthiest members of our society.
Noam Chomsky