How Long to Read Nāgārjuna and the Philosophy of Openness

How Long Does it Take to Read Nāgārjuna and the Philosophy of Openness?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 57 minutes to read Nāgārjuna and the Philosophy of Openness by Nancy McCagney

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

Description

In this innovative study of the philosopher Nagarjuna, Nancy McCagney demonstrates that the concept of space ('akasa') in early Indian Mahayana Buddhism is the root metaphor for Nagarjuna's understanding of 'sunyata', or openness. Nagarjuna's use of the term 'sunyata' was new, and contrasted with the word's use in Pali Buddhist literature. By using the word to mean 'openness, ' Nagarjuna was able to elucidate, through a deeper analysis of impermanence, a consistent philosophical foundation for the truth and efficacy of Gautama's Middle Way. McCagney's book will be important for those studying...

How long is Nāgārjuna and the Philosophy of Openness?

Nāgārjuna and the Philosophy of Openness by Nancy McCagney is 234 pages long, and a total of 59,436 words.

This makes it 79% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Nāgārjuna and the Philosophy of Openness Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 24 minutes to read Nāgārjuna and the Philosophy of Openness aloud.

What Reading Level is Nāgārjuna and the Philosophy of Openness?

Nāgārjuna and the Philosophy of Openness 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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