How Long to Read Socrates and the State

How Long Does it Take to Read Socrates and the State?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 2 minutes to read Socrates and the State by Richard Kraut

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

Description

This fresh outlook on Socrates' political philosophy in Plato's early dialogues argues that it is both more subtle and less authoritarian than has been supposed. Focusing on the Crito, Richard Kraut shows that Plato explains Socrates' refusal to escape from jail and his acceptance of the death penalty as arising not from a philosophy that requires blind obedience to every legal command but from a highly balanced compromise between the state and the citizen. In addition, Professor Kraut contends that our contemporary notions of civil disobedience and generalization arguments are not present in...

How long is Socrates and the State?

Socrates and the State by Richard Kraut is 355 pages long, and a total of 90,525 words.

This makes it 120% the length of the average book. It also has 111% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Socrates and the State Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 14 minutes to read Socrates and the State aloud.

What Reading Level is Socrates and the State?

Socrates and the State 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.

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