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Ernest Gellner and Modernity (Political Philosophy Now)

by Michael Lessnoff

Ernest Gellner and Modernity (Political Philosophy Now) Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Providing a comprehensive discussion of the polymathic writer and thinker Ernest Gellner, this book presents a lucid exposition of his thought, making clear both his major contributions to the diverse areas in which he worked and the underlying consistency and unity of his thought. Examined is how Gellner's analysis of the social, economic, and cognitive forms intrinsic to modernity carries forward the work of Max Weber and Karl Popper and also enables him to develop a profound and original philosophy of science which is at the same time a political philosophy.

Synopsis:

An exposition of Gellner's thought, both in terms of the specific areas in which he worked and the underlying consistency of his theoretical principles. It provides a context within which to evaluate Gellner's contribution to social and political thought.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780708316849
Author:
Lessnoff, Michael
Publisher:
University of Wales Press
Location:
6 GWENNYTH STREET
Subject:
General
Subject:
Political
Subject:
Philosophy
Series:
Political Philosophy Now
Publication Date:
February 2002
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
177
Dimensions:
8.44x5.56x.41 in. .59 lbs.

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