How Long to Read The Enigma of Meaning

How Long Does it Take to Read The Enigma of Meaning?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 40 minutes to read The Enigma of Meaning by Gregory Desilet

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

Description

This work focuses on humanity's first technology--language--by placing the views of two of the greatest philosophers of the 20th century in direct confrontation on the topic of language/sign communication. It addresses the dominant role of language by the unexpected means of exposing the limits of words and signs for conveying meaning. Identifying these limits leads to the surprising realization that such limits are also precisely what make communication possible. Wittgenstein strives to shore up the foundation of meaning through a deeper understanding of the tension between rules and practice in the use of signs--while Derrida strives to expose the tension in the nature of the sign itself. This tension underscores the presence of the sign as intimately bound up with its absence. As a result, these two approaches feature contrasting roles for interpretation between a sign and its meaning. Highlighting the differences between these approaches reveals the play of hazards and benefits for language users when faced with alternative ways of understanding and accessing the power and potential of language.

How long is The Enigma of Meaning?

The Enigma of Meaning by Gregory Desilet is 220 pages long, and a total of 55,000 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 67% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Enigma of Meaning Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours to read The Enigma of Meaning aloud.

What Reading Level is The Enigma of Meaning?

The Enigma of Meaning 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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