How Long to Read Irving Babbitt, Literature and the Democratic Culture

How Long Does it Take to Read Irving Babbitt, Literature and the Democratic Culture?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 10 minutes to read Irving Babbitt, Literature and the Democratic Culture by Milton Hindus

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

Description

This is a sustained inquiry into the thought of the influential scholar and critic Irving Babbitt (1865-1933), intellectual leader of the movement known as the New Humanism. Milton Hindus considers the subjects that most interested Babbitt: ethics, literature, education, and social and political conservatism in the United States. In their most general sense, his concerns were man and his nature as the root of all social order. For Babbitt, efforts to improve social conditions must begin and end with the individual human being.In rejecting notions that society is primarily responsible for moral deficiencies in the individual, or that the individual is bom good only to be corrupted by society, Babbitt places responsibility squarely with the individual. As Hindus shows, Babbitt sees human beings as a mixture of good and evil impulses, shaped by what he called "the inner check." Virtue is thus a result of self-discipline, reinforced and confirmed by habit.Babbitt's thinking, emphasizing as it does proven values and accepted wisdom, calls upon us to advance ourselves by rediscovery of the lessons of the past. Hindus demonstrates that Babbitt has much to offer us as we consider contemporary social and political issues. In contrast to those who emphasize avant-garde postures and fashionable ideologies, as well as those conservative followers of outdated theories and dead-end formulas, Babbitt's reinvigorating spirit inspires new insights.Although there have been a number of studies of Irving Babbitt and the New Humanism, Hindus is singular in his combination of detailed consideration of a number of Babbitt's books with his own essays on contemporary issues, approached in what Hindus calls a Babbitian spirit. Like Babbitt's own writings, this book is addressed to the general reader. It will be of particular importance to teachers of comparative literature and those interested in the connections between literature and social thought and philosophy.

How long is Irving Babbitt, Literature and the Democratic Culture?

Irving Babbitt, Literature and the Democratic Culture by Milton Hindus is 127 pages long, and a total of 32,639 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Irving Babbitt, Literature and the Democratic Culture Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 58 minutes to read Irving Babbitt, Literature and the Democratic Culture aloud.

What Reading Level is Irving Babbitt, Literature and the Democratic Culture?

Irving Babbitt, Literature and the Democratic Culture 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Irving Babbitt, Literature and the Democratic Culture?

Irving Babbitt, Literature and the Democratic Culture by Milton Hindus is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Irving Babbitt, Literature and the Democratic Culture by Milton Hindus on Amazon click the button below.