How Long to Read Scepticism and Naturalism: Some Varieties

How Long Does it Take to Read Scepticism and Naturalism: Some Varieties?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 49 minutes to read Scepticism and Naturalism: Some Varieties by P.F. Strawson

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Description

By the time of his death in 2006, Sir Peter Strawson was regarded as one of the world's most distinguished philosophers. Unavailable for many years, Scepticism and Naturalism is a profound reflection on two classic philosophical problems by a philosopher at the pinnacle of his career. Based on his acclaimed Woodbridge lectures delivered at Columbia University in 1983, Strawson begins with a discussion of scepticism, which he defines as questioning the adequacy of our grounds for holding various beliefs. He then draws deftly on Hume and Wittgenstein to argue that we must distinguish between 'hard', scientific naturalism; or 'soft', humanistic naturalism. In the remaining chapters the author takes up several issues in which sceptical doubts play an important role, in particular the nature of transcendental arguments and including the objectivity of moral philosophy, the mental and the physical, and the existence of abstract entities. Scepticism and Naturalism is essential reading for those seeking an introduction to the work of one of the twentieth century’s most important and original philosophers. This reissue includes a substantial new foreword by Quassim Cassam and a fascinating intellectual autobiography by Strawson, which together form an excellent introduction to his life and work.

How long is Scepticism and Naturalism: Some Varieties?

Scepticism and Naturalism: Some Varieties by P.F. Strawson is 107 pages long, and a total of 27,499 words.

This makes it 36% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Scepticism and Naturalism: Some Varieties Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to read Scepticism and Naturalism: Some Varieties aloud.

What Reading Level is Scepticism and Naturalism: Some Varieties?

Scepticism and Naturalism: Some Varieties is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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