How Long to Read Frederick the Great's Philosophical Writings

How Long Does it Take to Read Frederick the Great's Philosophical Writings?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read Frederick the Great's Philosophical Writings by Frederick II

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

Description

The first modern English edition of diverse Enlightenment-era writings by Prussian monarch Frederick the Great Frederick II of Prussia (1712–1786), best known as Frederick the Great, was a prolific writer of philosophical discourses, poems, epics, satires, and more, while maintaining extensive correspondence with prominent intellectuals, Voltaire among them. This edition of selected writings, the first to make a wide range of Frederick’s most important ideas available to a modern English readership, moves beyond traditional attempts to see his work only in light of his political aims. In these pages, we can finally appreciate Frederick’s influential contributions to the European Enlightenment—and his unusual role as a monarch who was also a published author. In addition to Frederick’s major opus, the Anti-Machiavel, the works presented here include essays, prefaces, reviews, and dialogues. The subjects discussed run the gamut from ethics to religion to political theory. Accompanied by critical annotations, the texts show that we can understand Frederick’s views of kingship and the state only if we engage with a broad spectrum of his thought, including his attitudes toward morality and self-love. By contextualizing his arguments and impact on Enlightenment beliefs, this volume considers how we can reconcile Frederick’s innovative public musings with his absolutist rule. Avi Lifschitz provides a robust and detailed introduction that discusses Frederick’s life and work against the backdrop of eighteenth-century history and politics. With its unparalleled scope and cross-disciplinary appeal, Frederick the Great’s Philosophical Writings firmly establishes one monarch’s multifaceted relevance for generations of readers and scholars to come.

How long is Frederick the Great's Philosophical Writings?

Frederick the Great's Philosophical Writings by Frederick II is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Frederick the Great's Philosophical Writings Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read Frederick the Great's Philosophical Writings aloud.

What Reading Level is Frederick the Great's Philosophical Writings?

Frederick the Great's Philosophical Writings is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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