How Long to Read Godel, Escher, Bach

How Long Does it Take to Read Godel, Escher, Bach?

It takes the average reader 13 hours and 57 minutes to read Godel, Escher, Bach by Douglas R. Hofstadter

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

Description

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize A metaphorical fugue on minds and machines in the spirit of Lewis Carroll Douglas Hofstadter's book is concerned directly with the nature of "maps" or links between formal systems. However, according to Hofstadter, the formal system that underlies all mental activity transcends the system that supports it. If life can grow out of the formal chemical substrate of the cell, if consciousness can emerge out of a formal system of firing neurons, then so too will computers attain human intelligence. Gödel, Escher, Bach is a wonderful exploration of fascinating ideas at...

How long is Godel, Escher, Bach?

Godel, Escher, Bach by Douglas R. Hofstadter is 824 pages long, and a total of 209,296 words.

This makes it 278% the length of the average book. It also has 256% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Godel, Escher, Bach Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 19 hours and 3 minutes to read Godel, Escher, Bach aloud.

What Reading Level is Godel, Escher, Bach?

Godel, Escher, Bach 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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