How Long to Read The Republic

How Long Does it Take to Read The Republic?

It takes the average reader 8 hours to read The Republic by Plato

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

Description

Plato's Republic is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western philosophy. Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, it is an enquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. During the conversation other questions are raised: what is goodness; what is reality; what is knowledge? The Republic also addresses the purpose of education and the role of both women and men as 'guardians' of the people. With remarkable lucidity and deft use of allegory, Plato arrives at a depiction of a state bound by harmony and...

How long is The Republic?

The Republic by Plato is 480 pages long, and a total of 120,000 words.

This makes it 162% the length of the average book. It also has 147% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Republic Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 55 minutes to read The Republic aloud.

What Reading Level is The Republic?

The Republic 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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