How Long to Read Distant Suffering

How Long Does it Take to Read Distant Suffering?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Distant Suffering by Luc Boltanski

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

Description

Distant Suffering, first published in 1999, examines the moral and political implications for a spectator of the distant suffering of others as presented through the media. What are the morally acceptable responses to the sight of suffering on television, for example, when the viewer cannot act directly to affect the circumstances in which the suffering takes place? Luc Boltanski argues that spectators can actively involve themselves and others by speaking about what they have seen and how they were affected by it. Developing ideas in Adam Smith's moral theory, he examines three rhetorical...

How long is Distant Suffering?

Distant Suffering by Luc Boltanski is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Distant Suffering Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read Distant Suffering aloud.

What Reading Level is Distant Suffering?

Distant Suffering 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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