How Long to Read Nihilism

How Long Does it Take to Read Nihilism?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read Nihilism by Bulent Diken

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

Description

Most significant problems of contemporary life have their origins in nihilism and its paradoxical logic, which is simultaneously destructive to and constitutive of society. Yet, in social theory, nihilism is a surprisingly under-researched topic. This book develops a systematic account of nihilism in its four main forms: escapism, radical nihilism, passive nihilism and 'perfect nihilism.' It focuses especially on the disjunctive synthesis between passive nihilism (the negation of the will) and radical nihilism (the will to negation), between the hedonism/disorientation that characterizes the contemporary post-political culture and the emerging forms of despair and violence as a reaction to it. The book deals with nihilism at three levels. First, it addresses the genealogy and consequences of nihilism, which is followed by an excursus through film analysis. Then the book focuses on the 'social,' relating nihilism to capitalism, post-politics and terrorism. Another excursus fleshes out the theoretical argumens by focusing on Houellebecq's fiction. Finally, the possibilities of overcoming nihilism are considered by emphasizing the significance of concepts such as event, agonism and antagonism in this context.

How long is Nihilism?

Nihilism by Bulent Diken is 200 pages long, and a total of 50,000 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Nihilism Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 33 minutes to read Nihilism aloud.

What Reading Level is Nihilism?

Nihilism is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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