Full Idea
Chomsky now contends that not only the syntax of natural language but also the concepts expressible in it have an innate basis.
Clarification
'Syntax' is sentence structure
Gist of Idea
Chomsky now says concepts are basically innate, as well as syntax
Source
report of Noam Chomsky (Chomsky on himself [1994]) by E.J. Lowe - Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind Ch.7 n25
Book Reference
Lowe,E.J.: 'Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind' [CUP 2000], p.188
A Reaction
This seems to follow Fodor, who has been mocked for implying that we have an innate idea of a screwdriver etc. Note that Chomsky says concepts have an innate 'basis'. This fits well with modern (cautious) rationalism, with which I am happy.