How Long to Read On the Universal

How Long Does it Take to Read On the Universal?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 55 minutes to read On the Universal by Francois Jullien

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

Description

François Jullien, the leading philosopher and specialist in Chinese thought, has always aimed at building on inter-cultural relations between China and the West. In this new book he focuses on the following questions: Do universal values exist? Is dialogue between cultures possible? To answer these questions, he retraces the history of the concept of the universal from its invention as an aspect of Roman citizenship, through its neutralization in the Christian idea of salvation, to its present day manifestations. This raises the question of whether the search for the universal is a uniquely Western preoccupation: do other cultures, like China, even have a notion of the universal, and if so, how does it differ from ours? Having considered the meaning of the concept in the East and West, Jullien argues that, if communication between cultures is to be meaningful, facile assumptions of universal values and complacent relativism need to be examined. It follows, therefore, that dialogue between cultures should not begin with issues of identity and difference, but rather by considering divergence and profusion. By no longer simply assuming universality, we allow for greater self-reflection. This wide-ranging and engaging study will be of particular interest to students and scholars of philosophy and of Chinese culture and society. It will also appeal to a wider readership interested in contemporary thought and the challenges of communication between East and West.

How long is On the Universal?

On the Universal by Francois Jullien is 228 pages long, and a total of 58,824 words.

This makes it 77% the length of the average book. It also has 72% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read On the Universal Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 21 minutes to read On the Universal aloud.

What Reading Level is On the Universal?

On the Universal is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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