Ernest Gellner Bücher

Nationalismus ist eine der zentralen Kräfte in der modernen Geschichte und bis heute eine scheinbar unentrinnbare Geißel der Politik. Nationale Bewegungen begründeten die Entstehung vieler Staaten und sind gleichzeitig Ursprung vieler der tragischsten Menschheitskonflikte. In diesem Politischen Essay geht Ernest Gellner dem Phänomen Nationalismus und seinen verhängnisvollen Auswirkungen auf den Grund.

Aus der Geschichte lernt man für die Gegenwart, dies aber muß man in größeren Zusammenhängen tun: Die richtigen Schlüsse aus der Ereignisgeschichte lassen sich nur ziehen, wenn wir jene geschichtsphilosophisch begründen, ordnen, werten. Und dazu liefert Ernest Gellner die notwendige Grundlage.§In scharfen Konturen umreißt er ein Phasenbild von der menschlichen Geschichte, wie es sich in neuerer Zeit allmählich herausgebildet hat: agrarische Produktion - politische Zentralisierung und Arbeitsteilung - Schrift, Wissenschaft und geistige Liberalisierung. Für die entscheidenden Faktoren, die die Phasenübergänge markieren, stehen Pflug, Schwert und Buch.§Keinesfalls erhebt Gelner den Anspruch, im Besitz des einzig richtigen Geschichtsbildes zu sein, vielmehr entwirft er seines in der Hoffnung, daß jeder Leser die Möglichkeiten erhält, seine eingene Variante einer kritischen Überprüfung zu unterziehen.§

From reviews of the first edition: "Brilliant, provocative . . . a great book."--New Statesman "An important book . . . It is a new starting line from which all subsequent discussions of nationalism will have to begin."--New Society "A better explanation than anyone has yet offered of why nationalism is such a prominent principle of political legitimacy today. This is a terse and forceful work . . . the product of great intellectual energy and an impressive range of knowledge."--Times Literary Supplement "Periodically, an important book emerges that makes us, through the uniqueness of its theory, perceive history as we have not seen it before. Ernest Gellner has written such a volume. Students of nationalism will have to come to grips with his interpretation of the causes for the emergence of nationalism, since he has declared that most of the previous explanations are largely mythical."--American Historical Review First published in 1983, Nations and Nationalism remains one of the most influential explanations of the emergence of nationalism ever written. This updated edition of Ernest Gellner's now-canonical work includes a new introductory essay from John Breuilly, tracing the way the field has evolved over the past two decades, and a bibliography of important work on nationalism since 1983.

The author argues against the idea that history is bunk and suggests that today is only possible because of the changes that took place yesterday. His philosophy of history is supported by examples drawn from a wide variety of disciplines. From the author of the Psychoanalytic Movement.

Part of the "Paladin Movements and Ideas" series, this book is an exploration of the latter half of the 19th century, explaining where Sigmund Freud came from and why he happened when he did. The psychoanalytic movement went on to become one of the major movements in the 20th century.

This collection of essays addresses critical issues within philosophy, politics, and society, offering insightful analysis and perspectives. It explores fundamental questions and challenges, encouraging readers to reflect on the interplay between these disciplines. Each essay contributes to a deeper understanding of contemporary societal problems, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the complexities of human thought and governance.

First published in 1959, this classic challenge to the prevailing philosophical orthodoxy of the day, remains the most devastating attack on a conventional wisdom in philosophy to this day.