How Long to Read Localizing the Moral Sense

How Long Does it Take to Read Localizing the Moral Sense?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 54 minutes to read Localizing the Moral Sense by Jan Verplaetse

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

Description

Due to the current revolution in brain research the search for the “moral brain” became a serious endeavour. Nowadays, neural circuits that are indispensable for moral and social behaviour are discovered and the brains of psychopaths and criminals - the classical anti-heroes of morality - are scanned with curiosity, even enthusiasm. How revolutionary this current research might be, the quest for a localisable ethical centre or moral organ is far from new. The moral brain was a recurrent theme in the works of neuroscientists during the 19th and 20th century. From the phrenology era to the encephalitis pandemic in the 1920s a wide range of European and American scientists (neurologists, psychiatrists, anthropologists and criminologists) speculated about and discussed the location of a moral sense in the human cortex. Encouraged by medical discoveries and concerned by terrifying phenomena like crime or “moral insanity” (psychopathy) even renowned and outstanding neurologists, including Moritz Benedikt, Paul Flechsig, Arthur Van Gehuchten, Oskar Vogt or Constantin von Monakow, had the nerve to make their speculations public. This book presents the first overview of believers and disbelievers in a cerebral seat of human morality, their positions and arguments and offers an explanation for these historical attempts to localise our moral sense, in spite of the massive disapproving commentary launched by colleagues.

How long is Localizing the Moral Sense?

Localizing the Moral Sense by Jan Verplaetse is 292 pages long, and a total of 73,584 words.

This makes it 99% the length of the average book. It also has 90% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Localizing the Moral Sense Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 42 minutes to read Localizing the Moral Sense aloud.

What Reading Level is Localizing the Moral Sense?

Localizing the Moral Sense 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.

Where Can I Buy Localizing the Moral Sense?

Localizing the Moral Sense by Jan Verplaetse is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Localizing the Moral Sense by Jan Verplaetse on Amazon click the button below.