Add to ORKGNoam Chomsky is considered to be the father of modern linguistics. His innovative theories and ideas influenced the view on language acquisition and language in general. This thesis summarises his contribution and innovations (namely the Universal Grammar, the innateness of human language faculty and Generative Grammar). It focuses on the way Chomsky´s ideas differ from behaviourism and structuralism. The comparative part of the thesis deals with the impact of Chomsky´s theories on another American linguist, Steven Pinker. The method of comparison of their ideological disagreements as well as agreements is used. The thesis aims to bring the overview of Chomsky´s and Pinker´s ideas concerning modern linguistic issues. It also aims to summari...