How Long to Read Socratic Perplexity and the Nature of Philosophy

How Long Does it Take to Read Socratic Perplexity and the Nature of Philosophy?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 39 minutes to read Socratic Perplexity and the Nature of Philosophy by Gareth B. Matthews

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Description

Gareth Matthews suggests that we can better understand the nature of philosophical inquiry if we recognize the central role played by perplexity. The seminal representation of philosophical perplexity is in Plato's dialogues; Matthews invites us to view this as a response to somethinginherently problematic in the basic notions that philosophy deals with. He examines the intriguing shifts in Plato's attitude to perplexity and suggests that this development may be seen as an archetypal pattern that philosophers follow even today. So it is that one may be won over to philosophy inthe first place by the example of a Socratic teacher who displays an uncanny gift at getting one perplexed about something one thought one understood perfectly well. Later, however, wanting like Plato to move beyond perplexity to produce philosophical 'results', one may be chagrined to discover thatone's very best attempt to develop a philosophical theory induces its own perplexity. Then, like late Plato and like Aristotle, the philosopher may seek to 'normalize' perplexity in a way that both allows for progress and yet respects the peculiarly baffling character of philosophicalquestions.

How long is Socratic Perplexity and the Nature of Philosophy?

Socratic Perplexity and the Nature of Philosophy by Gareth B. Matthews is 156 pages long, and a total of 39,936 words.

This makes it 53% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Socratic Perplexity and the Nature of Philosophy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read Socratic Perplexity and the Nature of Philosophy aloud.

What Reading Level is Socratic Perplexity and the Nature of Philosophy?

Socratic Perplexity and the Nature of Philosophy is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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