How Long to Read Darwin's Wager

How Long Does it Take to Read Darwin's Wager?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 19 minutes to read Darwin's Wager by James B. Miles

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

Description

When the father of gene-centred evolutionary biology, George C. Williams, asked the world’s largest university press to publish a popular-level exposé of Darwin’s wager, he was told the idea was far too radical to put in front of the reading public. Because Darwin wagered in 1871 that humankind is born just another cannibalistic great ape, and that it falls on culture, not biology, to civilise us. Darwin’s wager explains mathematically the enormous power of culture, yet that only by acknowledging this can societies become moral and just. Though many, including the United States, may well...

How long is Darwin's Wager?

Darwin's Wager by James B. Miles is 368 pages long, and a total of 94,944 words.

This makes it 124% the length of the average book. It also has 116% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Darwin's Wager Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 38 minutes to read Darwin's Wager aloud.

What Reading Level is Darwin's Wager?

Darwin's Wager 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.

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