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Focusing on the philosophical contributions of Wittgenstein and the anthropological insights of Malinowski, this final work by Gellner offers a comprehensive analysis of their ideas. It explores the intersections of language, culture, and human understanding, presenting a unique synthesis that highlights the significance of both thinkers in contemporary thought. Through this lens, Gellner aims to illuminate the broader implications of their theories for social science and philosophy.
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Language and Solitude, Ernest Gellner
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Language and Solitude
- Subtitle
- Wittgenstein, Malinowski and the Habsburg Dilemma
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ernest Gellner
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 230
- ISBN13
- 9780521639972
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- Focusing on the philosophical contributions of Wittgenstein and the anthropological insights of Malinowski, this final work by Gellner offers a comprehensive analysis of their ideas. It explores the intersections of language, culture, and human understanding, presenting a unique synthesis that highlights the significance of both thinkers in contemporary thought. Through this lens, Gellner aims to illuminate the broader implications of their theories for social science and philosophy.