How Long to Read Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power

How Long Does it Take to Read Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power?

It takes the average reader and 54 minutes to read Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power by Josef Pieper

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

Description

One of the great Catholic philosophers of our day reflects on the way language has been abused so that, instead of being a means of communicating the truth and entering more deeply into it, and of the acquisition of wisdom, it is being used to control people and manipulate them to achieve practical ends. Reality becomes intelligible through words. Man speaks so that through naming things, what is real may become intelligible. This mediating character of language, however, is being increasingly corrupted. Tyranny, propaganda, mass-media destroy and distort words. They offer us apparent...

How long is Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power?

Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power by Josef Pieper is 54 pages long, and a total of 13,716 words.

This makes it 18% the length of the average book. It also has 17% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 14 minutes to read Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power aloud.

What Reading Level is Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power?

Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power is suitable for students ages 8 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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