How Long to Read The Consolations of Philosophy

How Long Does it Take to Read The Consolations of Philosophy?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain De Botton

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

Description

From the author of How Proust Can Change Your Life, a delightful, truly consoling work that proves that philosophy can be a supreme source of help for our most painful everyday problems. Perhaps only Alain de Botton could uncover practical wisdom in the writings of some of the greatest thinkers of all time. But uncover he does, and the result is an unexpected book of both solace and humor. Dividing his work into six sections -- each highlighting a different psychic ailment and the appropriate philosopher -- de Botton offers consolation for unpopularity from Socrates, for not having enough...

How long is The Consolations of Philosophy?

The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain De Botton is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Consolations of Philosophy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The Consolations of Philosophy aloud.

What Reading Level is The Consolations of Philosophy?

The Consolations of Philosophy 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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