How Long to Read Kant and the Law of War

How Long Does it Take to Read Kant and the Law of War?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 59 minutes to read Kant and the Law of War by Arthur Ripstein

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

Description

"The past two decades have seen renewed scholarly and popular interest in the law and morality of war. Positions that originated in the late Middle Ages through the 17th century have received more sophisticated philosophical elaboration. Although many contemporary writers draw on ideas that figure prominently in Kant's moral philosophy, his explicit discussions of war have not been brought into their proper place within these discussions and debates. Kant argues that a special morality governs the permissible use of force because of wars distinctive immorality. He characterizes war as barbaric, because in war might makes right - which side prevails does not depend on who is in the right. The very thing that makes war wrongful also provides the appropriate standard for evaluating the conduct of war, and the only basis for law governing war"--

How long is Kant and the Law of War?

Kant and the Law of War by Arthur Ripstein is 289 pages long, and a total of 74,851 words.

This makes it 98% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Kant and the Law of War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 49 minutes to read Kant and the Law of War aloud.

What Reading Level is Kant and the Law of War?

Kant and the Law of War 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.

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