How Long to Read A Bible for A Thoughtfull Skeptic, the Natural History of Intelligence

How Long Does it Take to Read A Bible for A Thoughtfull Skeptic, the Natural History of Intelligence?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 49 minutes to read A Bible for A Thoughtfull Skeptic, the Natural History of Intelligence by Thom Pain, Jr.

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book makes the case for realistic faith in the power of intelligence as opposed to blind faith in the pronouncements of those who claim infallibility or divine guidance. The author, Thom Pain, identifies the discoveries of systems and information theory early in the twentieth century as the key to a naturalistic explanation of purposeful life and intelligence and to the last stage in the emancipation of science from theology. He begins his story with the discoveries that revealed the memory mechanism as a built-in "tropisms for truth" that gave even primitive creatures a logical tool for improving their decisions and solving their problems. It is a story that reveals a surprisingly early version of intelligence and an amazing versatility in the types and range of intelligence. When one species developed symbolic languages, it becomes the story of the cultural developments of the human species. As civilization evolved, Thom identifies the rulers and the ruling classes as both the leaders and the obstacles to intellectual progress. In their new role, the rulers either claimed to be gods or the representative of the gods and often led the exploitation that had become the privilege of conquers and of the ruling classes. Indoctrinated faith and loyalty became authoritarian tools of aggression and oppression. In this cruel environment, religion also became a source of moral strength and initiative for the oppressed and religious rebels were often the leaders in the struggles for political and intellectual freedom. These struggles were not about the belief in God but about the abuses of authority by those who claimed to be the representatives of God. Thom follows this story as it sharpened the distinction between reason and theology and led to the modern concepts of democracy and personal and religious freedom.

How long is A Bible for A Thoughtfull Skeptic, the Natural History of Intelligence?

A Bible for A Thoughtfull Skeptic, the Natural History of Intelligence by Thom Pain, Jr. is 344 pages long, and a total of 87,376 words.

This makes it 116% the length of the average book. It also has 107% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Bible for A Thoughtfull Skeptic, the Natural History of Intelligence Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 57 minutes to read A Bible for A Thoughtfull Skeptic, the Natural History of Intelligence aloud.

What Reading Level is A Bible for A Thoughtfull Skeptic, the Natural History of Intelligence?

A Bible for A Thoughtfull Skeptic, the Natural History of Intelligence is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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