How Long to Read Methodical Realism

How Long Does it Take to Read Methodical Realism?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 48 minutes to read Methodical Realism by Etienne Gilson

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

Description

This short book is a work of one of the 20th century's greatest philosophers and historians of philosophy, Etienne Gilson. The book's title, taken from the first chapter, may sound esoteric but it reflects a common-sense outlook on the world, applied in a methodical way. That approach, known as realism, consists in emphasizing the fact that what is real precedes our concepts about it. In contrast to realism stands idealism, which refers to the philosophical outlook that begins with ideas and tries to move from them to things. Gilson shows how the common-sense notion of realism, though denied by many thinkers, is indispensible for a correct understanding of things--of what is and how we know what is. He shows the flaws of idealism and he critiques efforts to introduce elements of idealism into realist philosophy (immediate realism). At the same time, the author criticizes failures of certain realist philosophers--including Aristotle--to be consistent in their own principles and to begin from sound starting points. To these problems, Gilson traces medieval philosophy's failure in the realm of science, which led early modern scientific thinkers of the 17th century unnecessarily to reject even the best of medieval scholastic philosophy. He concludes with The Realist Beginner's Handbook, a summary of key points for thinking clearly about reality and about the knowledge of it.

How long is Methodical Realism?

Methodical Realism by Etienne Gilson is 106 pages long, and a total of 27,136 words.

This makes it 36% the length of the average book. It also has 33% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Methodical Realism Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 28 minutes to read Methodical Realism aloud.

What Reading Level is Methodical Realism?

Methodical Realism is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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