How Long to Read Logic and the Art of Memory

How Long Does it Take to Read Logic and the Art of Memory?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 2 minutes to read Logic and the Art of Memory by Paolo Rossi

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

Description

The mnemonic arts and the idea of a universal language that would capture the essence of all things were originally associated with cryptology, mysticism, and other occult practices. And it is commonly held that these enigmatic efforts were abandoned with the development of formal logic in the seventeenth century and the beginning of the modern era. In his distinguished book, Logic and the Art of Memory Italian philosopher and historian Paolo Rossi argues that this view is belied by an examination of the history of the idea of a universal language. Based on comprehensive analyses of original texts, Rossi traces the development of this idea from late medieval thinkers such as Ramon Lull through Bruno, Bacon, Descartes, and finally Leibniz in the seventeenth century. The search for a symbolic mode of communication that would be intelligible to everyone was not a mere vestige of magical thinking and occult sciences, but a fundamental component of Renaissance and Enlightenment thought. Seen from this perspective, modern science and combinatorial logic represent not a break from the past but rather its full maturity. Available for the first time in English, this book (originally titled Clavis Universalis) remains one of the most important contributions to the history of ideas ever written. In addition to his eagerly anticipated translation, Steven Clucas offers a substantial introduction that places this book in the context of other recent works on this fascinating subject. A rich history and valuable sourcebook, Logic and the Art of Memory documents an essential chapter in the development of human reason.

How long is Logic and the Art of Memory?

Logic and the Art of Memory by Paolo Rossi is 361 pages long, and a total of 90,611 words.

This makes it 122% the length of the average book. It also has 111% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Logic and the Art of Memory Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 15 minutes to read Logic and the Art of Memory aloud.

What Reading Level is Logic and the Art of Memory?

Logic and the Art of Memory 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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