How Long to Read The Philosophers' Secret Fire

How Long Does it Take to Read The Philosophers' Secret Fire?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 40 minutes to read The Philosophers' Secret Fire by Patrick Harpur

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

Description

Is there any place for the ancient myths of our ancestors in modern times? Could their shadowy presence in our common imagination be more influential than we realise? Across the globe many societies still believe in an Otherworld of spirits, gods and daimons, which the West has banished to the unconscious mind and now only visits in dreams. Yet this visionary tradition continues to subvert the rational universe, erupting out of the shadows in times of intense religious and philosophical transition. In his dazzling history of the imagination, Patrick Harpur links together fields as far apart as Greek philosophy and depth psychology, Renaissance magic and tribal ritual, Romantic poetry and the ecstasy of the shaman, to trace how myths have been used to make sense of the world. He uncovers that tradition which alchemists imagined as a Golden Chain of initiates, who passed their mysterious 'secret fire' down through the ages. As this inspiring book shows, the secret of this perennial wisdom is of an imaginative insight: a simple way of seeing that re-enchants our existence and restores us to our own true selves.

How long is The Philosophers' Secret Fire?

The Philosophers' Secret Fire by Patrick Harpur is 394 pages long, and a total of 100,076 words.

This makes it 133% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Philosophers' Secret Fire Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 6 minutes to read The Philosophers' Secret Fire aloud.

What Reading Level is The Philosophers' Secret Fire?

The Philosophers' Secret Fire 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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