Noam Chomsky is an American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist. He is an Institute Professor Emeritus of linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Chomsky is widely known as the father of modern linguistics. His work has had a profound influence on the fields of linguistics, cognitive science, and philosophy. He has written over 100 books on topics such as linguistics, politics, and philosophy. Chomsky is also a major figure in analytic philosophy and one of the founders of the field of cognitive science. He is a vocal critic of U.S. foreign policy, neoliberalism, and mainstream news media. Chomsky continues to be a leading voice in the global struggle for human rights and social justice.