How Long to Read Hobbes's 'Leviathan'

How Long Does it Take to Read Hobbes's 'Leviathan'?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 33 minutes to read Hobbes's 'Leviathan' by Laurie M. Johnson Bagby

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

Description

Reader's Guides are clear, concise and accessible introductions to classic works of philosophy. Each book explores the major themes, historical and philosophical context and key passages of a major philosophical text, guiding the reader toward a thorough understanding of often demanding material. Ideal for undergraduate students, the guides provide an essential resource for anyone who needs to get to grips with a philosophical text. Thomas Hobbes is widely considered to have been ahead of his time and his huge contribution to political philosophy has only recently been fully recognised. His most enduring work, Leviathan, is a key text in the study of political philosophy and a hugely important and exciting, yet challenging, piece of philosophical writing. In Hobbes's 'Leviathan': A Reader's Guide, Laurie M. Johnson Bagby explains the philosophical background against which the book was written and the key themes inherent in the text. The book then guides the reader to a clear understanding of the text as a whole, before exploring the reception and influence of this classic philosophical work. This is the ideal companion to study of this most influential and challenging of texts.

How long is Hobbes's 'Leviathan'?

Hobbes's 'Leviathan' by Laurie M. Johnson Bagby is 152 pages long, and a total of 38,304 words.

This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Hobbes's 'Leviathan' Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 29 minutes to read Hobbes's 'Leviathan' aloud.

What Reading Level is Hobbes's 'Leviathan'?

Hobbes's 'Leviathan' is suitable for students ages 10 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.

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