Language and Solitude: Wittgenstein, Malinowski and the Habsburg Dilemma
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Book Overview
Ernest Gellner (1925-1995) has been described as one of the last great central European polymath intellectuals. In this, his last book, he throws new light on two key figures of the twentieth century: the philosopher Wittgenstein, and Malinowski, founder of modern British social anthropology. Gellner shows how the thought of both men grew from a common background of assumptions about human nature, society, and language. He ties together themes that...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521639972
ISBN13:9780521639972
Release Date:October 1998
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:230 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.1"
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Excellent condition, summary of Gellner's philosophy
Published by tv , 10 months ago
Book arrived in excellent condition as described. Succinct summary of themes in Gellner's philosophy.
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