What did Gellner fight against all his life?
Closed systems of thought
Open immigration policies
Religious institutions
Environmental degradation
Answer
Gellner fought against closed systems of thought throughout his life. He believed that these systems were dogmatic and inflexible, and that they stifled intellectual inquiry. He argued that a more open and tolerant approach to knowledge was essential for progress.
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