How Long to Read Plato's Arguments for Forms

How Long Does it Take to Read Plato's Arguments for Forms?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 52 minutes to read Plato's Arguments for Forms by Robert William Jordan

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

Description

If we are to understand why Plato had a theory of Forms, we must explain, firstly, why he thought it necessary to depart from the ontology of the Socratic dialogues; secondly, why he then posited the existence of entities that have the characteristics that he ascribes to Forms (entities that are 'unmixed', 'unchanging', 'in every way being' and so on); and thirdly, why Plato took this course when other philosophers have not done so (and even he himself and his immediate pupils were later to modify or abandon the theory). In this study, Robert William Jordan discovers an answer to these questions where we might expect to find one - namely in the arguments Plato gives us in favour of the hypothesis that there are Forms. These arguments, on analysis, reveal not just a concern with the nature of knowledge and explanation, but an interest in the analysis of the apparent contradictions that Plato in his middle period thought to be presented to the intellect by the sensible world. These contradictions, he then thought, could not be resolved except by those with knowledge of the Forms.

How long is Plato's Arguments for Forms?

Plato's Arguments for Forms by Robert William Jordan is 109 pages long, and a total of 28,231 words.

This makes it 37% the length of the average book. It also has 35% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Plato's Arguments for Forms Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 34 minutes to read Plato's Arguments for Forms aloud.

What Reading Level is Plato's Arguments for Forms?

Plato's Arguments for Forms is suitable for students ages 10 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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