How Long to Read Of the Plurality of Worlds

How Long Does it Take to Read Of the Plurality of Worlds?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 1 minute to read Of the Plurality of Worlds by William Whewell

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Description

Is there intelligent life on other worlds? William Whewell, one of the most influential British intellectuals of the nineteenth century, weighed in on this question with Of the Plurality of Worlds. Writing anonymously, Whewell argued that there was no life anywhere else in the universe. Admitting such a possibility, he feared, would threaten humanity's special relationship with God, and open the door to supporters of evolution. The publication of Plurality in 1853 ignited a bitter Victorian debate on science and religion. This book reprints the first edition in facsimile, together with a vigorous response to his critics that Whewell added later and new introductory and bibliographic material by noted Darwin scholar Michael Ruse. This edition also includes 84 typeset pages—never before published—that Whewell cut from the original book at the last moment. Showing clearly the theological underpinnings of Whewell's thinking, these chapters also reveal the difficulties facing any Victorian who tried to reconcile traditional Christian thought with the findings of modern science.

How long is Of the Plurality of Worlds?

Of the Plurality of Worlds by William Whewell is 408 pages long, and a total of 105,264 words.

This makes it 138% the length of the average book. It also has 129% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Of the Plurality of Worlds Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 35 minutes to read Of the Plurality of Worlds aloud.

What Reading Level is Of the Plurality of Worlds?

Of the Plurality of Worlds is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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