How Long to Read Russell, Moore and Wittgenstein

How Long Does it Take to Read Russell, Moore and Wittgenstein?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 39 minutes to read Russell, Moore and Wittgenstein by Herbert Hochberg

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

Description

Hochberg's masterful essays present studies in ontology and analysis that focus on the "revolt against idealism" strongly identified with the brilliant trio of Bertrand Russell, G. E. Moore, and Ludwig Wittgenstein in the early part of the twentieth century. The chapters focus upon the development of analytic philosophy and revival of realism. The volume is at once a history of a special period, time, and place in the evolution of the analytic tradition, an examination of influences upon and differences among these three major figures, and a close reading of their primary works. The author takes up the problems posed by reference and predication, truth, facts, causality, dispositions, intentionality, propositions, particulars and universals, the analytic-synthetic distinction, logicism. abstract entities, and materialism. The essays present a systematic analysis of such issues in the context of classical works of these three Cambridge philosophers, who were all critical to the development of modern philosophy. For those who wish to understand the essential contours of the work of these exemplars of the analytic tradition, there can be no more impressive work. Hochberg is more than a commentator; he is a participant in major debates within philosophy. Indeed, his critique of materialism and defense of realism rests on a sophisticated examination of the status of mental states or phenomenal objects in the world, and the inability of all varieties of reductionism to explain the universe. The materialist is in the same situation as the extreme idealists: denial either of mental states or physical states. For Hochberg, the old argument that only physical or mental states are real has littleto do with the phenomena about us. The great strength of Cambridge philosophy is in mov

How long is Russell, Moore and Wittgenstein?

Russell, Moore and Wittgenstein by Herbert Hochberg is 334 pages long, and a total of 84,836 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 104% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Russell, Moore and Wittgenstein Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 43 minutes to read Russell, Moore and Wittgenstein aloud.

What Reading Level is Russell, Moore and Wittgenstein?

Russell, Moore and Wittgenstein is suitable for students ages 12 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Russell, Moore and Wittgenstein?

Russell, Moore and Wittgenstein by Herbert Hochberg is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Russell, Moore and Wittgenstein by Herbert Hochberg on Amazon click the button below.