Ernest Gellner

Philosopher

Birthday December 9, 1925

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace France

DEATH DATE Nov 5, 1995 (69)

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About

Highly respected philosopher and anthropologist who was remembered for his exploration of Critical Rationalism.

Before Fame

He received a scholarship to Balliol College, Oxford, when he was just 17.

Trivia

He taught philosophy at the London School of Economics for 22 years.

Family Life

He was brought up in Paris.

Associated With

He and politician Edwina Currie were both associated with the London School of Economics.