This paper explains Steven Pinker's famous theory of a language instinct, partially derived from Noam Chomsky's work with generative/universal grammar. The paper discusses Pinker's ideas expressed in his book "The Language Instinct", and explains the position of those who oppose the theory and advocate a more or less behaviorist position in which nothing is "innate" in the mind. 4 pgs, bibliography lists 3 sources.
