How Long to Read Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays

How Long Does it Take to Read Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 29 minutes to read Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays by Michael Oakeshott

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Description

Rationalism in Politics, first published in 1962, has established the late Michael Oakeshott as the leading conservative political theorist in modern Britain. This expanded collection of essays astutely points out the limits of "reason" in rationalist politics. Oakeshott criticizes ideological schemes to reform society according to supposedly "scientific" or rationalistic principles that ignore the wealth and variety of human experience. "Rationalism in politics," says Oakeshott, "involves a misconception with regard to the nature of human knowledge." History has shown that it produces...

How long is Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays?

Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays by Michael Oakeshott is 556 pages long, and a total of 142,336 words.

This makes it 188% the length of the average book. It also has 174% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 57 minutes to read Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays aloud.

What Reading Level is Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays?

Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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