How Long to Read The Solitary Self

How Long Does it Take to Read The Solitary Self?

It takes the average reader 3 hours to read The Solitary Self by Mary Midgley

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

Description

Renowned philosopher Mary Midgley explores the nature of our moral constitution to challenge the view that reduces human motivation to self-interest. Midgley argues cogently and convincingly that simple, one-sided accounts of human motives, such as the 'selfish gene' tendency in recent neo-Darwinian thought, may be illuminating but are always unrealistic. Such neatness, she shows, cannot be imposed on human psychology. She returns to Darwin's original writings to show how the reductive individualism which is now presented as Darwinism does not derive from Darwin but from a wider, Hobbesian tradition in Enlightenment thinking. She reveals the selfish gene hypothesis as a cultural accretion that is just not seen in nature. Heroic independence is not a realistic aim for Homo sapiens. We are, as Darwin saw, earthly organisms, framed to interact constantly with one another and with the complex ecosystems of which we are a tiny part. For us, bonds are not just restraints but also lifelines.

How long is The Solitary Self?

The Solitary Self by Mary Midgley is 176 pages long, and a total of 45,056 words.

This makes it 59% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Solitary Self Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 6 minutes to read The Solitary Self aloud.

What Reading Level is The Solitary Self?

The Solitary Self 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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