Legitimation of belief

By Ernest Gellner

Subjects: Philosophy, modern, Knowledge, theory of, Social sciences, Theory of Knowledge, Modern Philosophy, Knowledge, Sociology of, Sociology of Knowledge, Philosophy, Modern, Knowledge, Theory of, Philosophy, history, Belief and doubt

Description: "The main aim of this thoughtful and thought-provoking book is to characterize and explain the difference between pre-scientific systems of belief within which science could, and did, emerge and develop. Using the armoury of both philosophy and anthropology, Ernest Gellner attacks his task with his customary sharp wit and polemical gusto."--Times Literary Supplement.