How Long to Read An Intellectual History of Cannibalism

How Long Does it Take to Read An Intellectual History of Cannibalism?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 2 minutes to read An Intellectual History of Cannibalism by Cătălin Avramescu

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

Description

The cannibal has played a surprisingly important role in the history of thought--perhaps the ultimate symbol of savagery and degradation-- haunting the Western imagination since before the Age of Discovery, when Europeans first encountered genuine cannibals and related horrible stories of shipwrecked travelers eating each other. An Intellectual History of Cannibalism is the first book to systematically examine the role of the cannibal in the arguments of philosophers, from the classical period to modern disputes about such wide-ranging issues as vegetarianism and the right to private property. Catalin Avramescu shows how the cannibal is, before anything else, a theoretical creature, one whose fate sheds light on the decline of theories of natural law, the emergence of modernity, and contemporary notions about good and evil. This provocative history of ideas traces the cannibal's appearance throughout Western thought, first as a creature springing from the menagerie of natural law, later as a diabolical retort to theological dogmas about the resurrection of the body, and finally to present-day social, ethical, and political debates in which the cannibal is viewed through the lens of anthropology or invoked in the service of moral relativism. Ultimately, An Intellectual History of Cannibalism is the story of the birth of modernity and of the philosophies of culture that arose in the wake of the Enlightenment. It is a book that lays bare the darker fears and impulses that course through the Western intellectual tradition.

How long is An Intellectual History of Cannibalism?

An Intellectual History of Cannibalism by Cătălin Avramescu is 361 pages long, and a total of 90,611 words.

This makes it 122% the length of the average book. It also has 111% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An Intellectual History of Cannibalism Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 15 minutes to read An Intellectual History of Cannibalism aloud.

What Reading Level is An Intellectual History of Cannibalism?

An Intellectual History of Cannibalism 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.

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

Where Can I Buy An Intellectual History of Cannibalism?

An Intellectual History of Cannibalism by Cătălin Avramescu is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy An Intellectual History of Cannibalism by Cătălin Avramescu on Amazon click the button below.