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Ernest Gellner

    December 9, 1925 – November 5, 1995

    Ernest Gellner was a distinguished British-Czech philosopher, social anthropologist, and writer on nationalism. His work delves deeply into the nature of modern societies and the genesis and functioning of nationalism. Gellner's analytical approach and his ability to bridge philosophy, sociology, and history allowed him to offer unique insights into the complexities of human culture and politics. His writings remain essential for understanding the formation of nations and the modern state.

    Ernest Gellner
    The Psychoanalytic Movement
    Words and Things
    Spectacles and Predicaments
    Nationalism
    The Psychoanalytic Movement
    Plough, Sword and Book