How Long to Read An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia, Vol. 2

How Long Does it Take to Read An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia, Vol. 2?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 10 minutes to read An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia, Vol. 2 by Seyyed Hossein Nasr

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Description

"The tradition of philosophy in the Persian-speaking world is extraordinarily rich, creative and diverse. This anthology, which is divided into three volumes, aims to communicate something of that richness and diversity. The term 'philosophy' is understood to in its widest sense to include theological debate, philosophical Sufism and philosophical hermeneutics (ta'wil). Extending over a period of more than two millennia, and showcasing translations by well-established scholars, the anthology offers full bibliographical references throughout. For anyone interested in exploring, in all their varied manifestations, the fascinating philosophical traditions of Persia, such a wide-ranging and ambitious work will be an indispensable resource. Volume 2 covers five centuries of Ismaili philosophy, and includes extracts from outstanding Ismaili works including the "Rasa'il Ikhwan al-Safa" ("Treatises of the Brethren of Purity") and the philosophical odes of Nasir Khusraw. It is of great siginificance that, in the early centuries of Islam, philosophers were influenced by Pythagorean and Hermetic ideas, which are usually associated with Shi'i thought in general and Ismailism in particular. Ismaili philosophy at this time was able to integrate strands of Greco-Alexandrian thought such as Hermeticism and Neo-Pythagoreanism, as well as aspects of Mazdaeism and Manichaeism. It also showed marked interest in Neo-platonism."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

How long is An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia, Vol. 2?

An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia, Vol. 2 by Seyyed Hossein Nasr is 424 pages long, and a total of 107,696 words.

This makes it 143% the length of the average book. It also has 132% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia, Vol. 2 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 48 minutes to read An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia, Vol. 2 aloud.

What Reading Level is An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia, Vol. 2?

An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia, Vol. 2 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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