I understand that Chomsky's defensiveness / crotchety behavior can be very off-putting, but I highly suggest ignoring his eccentricities and focusing on the con

I understand that Chomsky's defensiveness / crotchety behavior can be very off-putting, but I highly suggest ignoring his eccentricities and focusing on the content of his writings. Chomsky is a deeply sensitive person whose mind is a paragon of receptive and careful attention to word choice, tone, and message-- that's why he's one of the best. The factual analytical power that Chomsky has is absolutely mind-opening, and his methodical explanations lend themselves to increasing your understanding of the issues being discussed, even if you don't agree with his interpretation.