How Long to Read Surfaces and Essences

How Long Does it Take to Read Surfaces and Essences?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 56 minutes to read Surfaces and Essences by Douglas R Hofstadter

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

Description

Analogy is the core of all thinking. This is the simple but unorthodox premise that Pulitzer Prize -- winning author Douglas Hofstadter and French psychologist Emmanuel Sander defend in their new work. Hofstadter has been grappling with the mysteries of human thought for over thirty years. Now, with his trademark wit and special talent for making complex ideas vivid, he has partnered with Sander to put forth a highly novel perspective on cognition. We are constantly faced with a swirling and intermingling multitude of ill-defined situations. Our brain's job is to try to make sense of this...

How long is Surfaces and Essences?

Surfaces and Essences by Douglas R Hofstadter is 592 pages long, and a total of 149,184 words.

This makes it 200% the length of the average book. It also has 182% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Surfaces and Essences Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 35 minutes to read Surfaces and Essences aloud.

What Reading Level is Surfaces and Essences?

Surfaces and Essences 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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