Minimalist Program

The Minimalist Program is a theory in linguistics, introduced by Noam Chomsky, that aims to understand the nature of human language. It posits that languages are built on a simple, universal set of rules and principles, suggesting that the complexity we see in different languages arises from a limited number of basic elements. This approach seeks to explain how children can effortlessly learn any language, emphasizing the idea that our brains are pre-wired for language and that the differences among languages stem from minimal variations in these core rules.