How Long to Read Science and Human Freedom

How Long Does it Take to Read Science and Human Freedom?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read Science and Human Freedom by Michael Esfeld

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

Description

This book argues for two claims: firstly, determinism in science does not infringe upon human free will because it is descriptive, not prescriptive, and secondly, the very formulation, testing and justification of scientific theories presupposes human free will and thereby persons as ontologically primitive. The argument against predetermination is broadly Humean, or more precisely ‘Super-Humean’, whereas that against naturalist reduction is in large Kantian, drawing from Sellars on the scientific and the manifest image. Thus, whilst the book defends scientific realism against the confusion between fact and fake, it also reveals why scientific theories, laws and explanations cannot succeed in imposing norms for our actions upon us, neither on the level of the individual nor on that of society. Esfeld makes a strong case for an ontology of science that is minimally sufficient to explain our scientific and common sense knowledge, not only removing the concern that the laws of nature are incompatible with human freedom, but furthermore showing how our freedom is in fact a very presupposition for science.

How long is Science and Human Freedom?

Science and Human Freedom by Michael Esfeld is 200 pages long, and a total of 50,000 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Science and Human Freedom Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 33 minutes to read Science and Human Freedom aloud.

What Reading Level is Science and Human Freedom?

Science and Human Freedom 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.

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