How Long to Read Daoism, Dandyism, and Political Correctness

How Long Does it Take to Read Daoism, Dandyism, and Political Correctness?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 40 minutes to read Daoism, Dandyism, and Political Correctness by Thorsten Botz-Bornstein

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

Description

How would Zhuangzi, a Chinese philosopher who lived in the fourth century BCE, have reacted to the recent linguistic reforms commonly referred to as "political correctness"? Zhuangzi was a language skeptic, which means that he did not believe that language could convey the true meanings of the world. Might Zhuangzi have argued that political correctness creates but a dream world made of rules, policies, and words—no more real than when he "dreamt he was a butterfly"? Written in a provocative tone, this book looks at political correctness through the lens of ancient Chinese philosophy, as well as through Brummell's and Wilde's aesthetic philosophy of dandyism. Several scholars have established links between Zhuangzi and dandyism, and Wilde wrote one of the first reviews of Herbert Giles's English translation of the Zhuangzi. Like Daoism, dandyism does not engage in a Confucian "correction" of language, instead preferring aimless roaming and rambling. The Daoist "carefree wanderer" is a flâneur, and both Daoist and dandy deconstruct the puritanism and correctness sought by Confucianism, Victorianism, and our contemporary neoliberal culture. Instead of seeking to induce correct opinions, they seek to liberate the mind.

How long is Daoism, Dandyism, and Political Correctness?

Daoism, Dandyism, and Political Correctness by Thorsten Botz-Bornstein is 280 pages long, and a total of 70,000 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Daoism, Dandyism, and Political Correctness Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 22 minutes to read Daoism, Dandyism, and Political Correctness aloud.

What Reading Level is Daoism, Dandyism, and Political Correctness?

Daoism, Dandyism, and Political Correctness 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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