How Long to Read The Cost of Comfort

By John Lachs

How Long Does it Take to Read The Cost of Comfort?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 58 minutes to read The Cost of Comfort by John Lachs

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

Description

Philosopher John Lachs observes that humans today live lives of comfort but also sees that these comfortable lives come at a cost: our increasing unhappiness. In The Cost of Comfort, Lachs contemplates what humans need in order to live fulfilled lives in today's world. While comfort has not always reached everyone evenly, Lachs acknowledges that most of us who live in the US today reap the benefits of modern life. We live longer, we eat better food, we have access to good medical care, and we can stay in touch with loved ones who are far away. Lachs argues that this dizzyingly complex world...

How long is The Cost of Comfort?

The Cost of Comfort by John Lachs is 116 pages long, and a total of 29,696 words.

This makes it 39% the length of the average book. It also has 36% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Cost of Comfort Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 42 minutes to read The Cost of Comfort aloud.

What Reading Level is The Cost of Comfort?

The Cost of Comfort is suitable for students ages 10 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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