The Chomsky - Foucault Debate: On Human Nature (1971): Cast

In November 1971, Noam Chomsky and Michel Foucault debated the existence of an innate human nature in the Netherlands, at the invitation of Dutch philosopher Fons Elders. The discussion revisited the age‑old philosophical question of whether human nature can be considered independent of experience and external influences.

• Noam Chomsky as themselves
• MF Michel Foucault as themselves