{"title":"Ernest Gellner","description":"\u003cp\u003eErnest Gellner's works delve deeply into the intersections of philosophy, culture, and society, offering incisive analyses that challenge conventional thinking. His writings, such as \u003cem\u003eWords and Things\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the foundations of knowledge and the role of language, making them essential reading for those interested in philosophy and psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thought-provoking essays that combine rigorous scholarship with accessible prose, addressing themes of modernity, identity, and the nature of human understanding. Gellner’s contributions provide a rich intellectual landscape for anyone seeking to engage critically with contemporary philosophical debates.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"words-and-things-by-ernest-gellner-9780415345484","title":"Words and Things","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Ernest Gellner was in his early thirties, he took it upon himself to challenge the prevailing philosophical orthodoxy of the day, Linguistic Philosophy. Finding a powerful ally in Bertrand Russell, who provided the foreword for this book, Gellner embarked on the project that was to put him on the intellectual map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first determined attempt to state the premises and operational rules of the movement, \u003cem\u003eWords and Things\u003c\/em\u003e remains philosophy's most devastating attack on conventional wisdom to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608288215276,"sku":"9780415345484","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415345484-words-and-things.jpg?v=1778194818"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ernest-gellner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}