Chomskyan linguistics

Chomskyan linguistics, founded by Noam Chomsky, focuses on the idea that the ability to understand and produce language is innate to humans. He introduced the concept of a "universal grammar," suggesting that all languages share underlying structures. Chomsky argued that children naturally acquire language through an internal grammatical framework, rather than just imitating adults. This perspective shifted linguistic study from mere vocabulary and syntax to exploring cognitive processes and the mental rules that govern language use, influencing fields like psychology, cognitive science, and philosophy.