How Long to Read Straw Man Arguments

How Long Does it Take to Read Straw Man Arguments?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read Straw Man Arguments by Scott Aikin

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

Description

This book analyses the straw man fallacy and its deployment in philosophical reasoning. While commonly invoked in both academic dialogue and public discourse, it has not until now received the attention it deserves as a rhetorical device. Scott Aikin and John Casey propose that straw manning essentially consists in expressing distorted representations of one's critical interlocutor. To this end, the straw man comprises three dialectical forms, and not only the one that is usually suggested: the straw man, the weak man and the hollow man. Moreover, they demonstrate that straw manning is unique...

How long is Straw Man Arguments?

Straw Man Arguments by Scott Aikin is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Straw Man Arguments Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Straw Man Arguments aloud.

What Reading Level is Straw Man Arguments?

Straw Man Arguments 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 Straw Man Arguments?

Straw Man Arguments by Scott Aikin is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Straw Man Arguments by Scott Aikin on Amazon click the button below.