I think it only makes sense to seek out and identify structures of authority, hierarchy, and domination in every aspect of life, and to challenge them; unless a justification for them can be given, they are illegitimate, and should be dismantled, to increase the scope of human freedom.

Noam Chomsky

More information about this quote

Topic

Power relations Social hierarchy Domination and subordination

Speaker

Noam Chomsky

Medium

Interview

Language

English

Time

1995 1990s 20th century

Occupation

Academic Philosopher Writer

From

United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Chomsky, Noam. "Noam Chomsky on Anarchism, Marxism and Hope for the Future." Interviewed by Kevin Doyle. Red and Black Revolution, May 1995.

Illustrated Quote

A quote by Noam Chomsky about power relations: “I think it only makes sense to seek out and identify structures of…”
Download
A quote by Noam Chomsky about power relations: “I think it only makes sense to seek out and identify structures of…”
Download
A quote by Noam Chomsky about power relations: “I think it only makes sense to seek out and identify structures of…”
Download