How Long to Read De La Mettrie's Ghost

How Long Does it Take to Read De La Mettrie's Ghost?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 15 minutes to read De La Mettrie's Ghost by Chris Nunn

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

Description

This book is about how we make choices. It is a compelling analysis of the nature of free will, drawing together evidence from chemistry, literature, politics, history and beyond. Psychiatrist Chris Nunn elegantly explores the revolutions in medicine, genetics, bioethics and neuroscience spurred by Julien de la Mettrie's 300-year-old tract Man the Machine. Nunn concludes that a mechanistic view of the human brain, though once fruitful, is now moribund. He proposes a powerful alternative: that stories, recorded in our memories throughout life, are the mediators of free choice. Nunn...

How long is De La Mettrie's Ghost?

De La Mettrie's Ghost by Chris Nunn is 248 pages long, and a total of 63,984 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read De La Mettrie's Ghost Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 49 minutes to read De La Mettrie's Ghost aloud.

What Reading Level is De La Mettrie's Ghost?

De La Mettrie's Ghost 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 De La Mettrie's Ghost?

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