How Long to Read Masterpieces of Philosophical Literature

How Long Does it Take to Read Masterpieces of Philosophical Literature?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 20 minutes to read Masterpieces of Philosophical Literature by Thomas L. Cooksey III

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

Description

Some works of philosophy also stand as significant contributions to literature, and some works of literature have profoundly influenced philosophy. Written expressly for high school and college students, this reference insightfully introduces ten widely studied works of philosophical literature. Individual chapters discuss Plato's Republic, Augustine's Confessions, Dante's Divine Comedy, More's Utopia, Voltaire's Candide, Goethe's Faust, Kierkegaard's Either/Or, Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Huxley's Brave New World, and Borges' Labyrinths. An introductory chapter considers such issues as the nature of philosophical literature, and the volume closes with a selected, general bibliography. Despite Plato's banning of poets from the ideal community, some works of philosophy also stand as significant contributions to literature, and some works of literature have profoundly influenced philosophy. Such works have the power to challenge, provoke, and move the reader, and they upset complacent assumptions and demand new thinking. They also draw on the resources of language and literature to explore enduring issues. Written expressly for high school and college students, this reference conveniently introduces ten widely studied works of philosophical literature.

How long is Masterpieces of Philosophical Literature?

Masterpieces of Philosophical Literature by Thomas L. Cooksey III is 255 pages long, and a total of 65,025 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 79% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Masterpieces of Philosophical Literature Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 55 minutes to read Masterpieces of Philosophical Literature aloud.

What Reading Level is Masterpieces of Philosophical Literature?

Masterpieces of Philosophical Literature 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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