Ernest Gellners approach to Nationalism and Conditions of Liberty

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Ernest Gellner's exploration of contemporary societies reflects his rich intellectual background and personal history. Born in Paris and raised in interwar Prague, his family's escape from Nazi persecution led them to London, where he excelled at Oxford, grappling with the tension between idealist philosophy and his materialist worldview. Gellner's disillusionment with post-war Czechoslovakia's Soviet alignment deepened his historical inquiries, making his work a significant contribution to philosophy, sociology, and anthropology, addressing the complexities of East and West.