How Long to Read The Uses of Paradox

How Long Does it Take to Read The Uses of Paradox?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 33 minutes to read The Uses of Paradox by Matthew C. Bagger

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

Description

In this groundbreaking comparative study, Matthew Bagger investigates the role of paradox in Western and Asian religious discourse. Drawing on both philosophy and social scientific theory, he offers a naturalistic explanation of religion's oft-noted propensity to sublime paradox and argues that religious thinkers employ intractable paradoxes as the basis for various techniques of self-transformation. Considering the writings of Kierkegaard, Pseudo-Dionysus, St. John of the Cross, N?g?rjuna, and Chuang-tzu, among others, Bagger identifies two religious uses of paradox: cognitive asceticism,...

How long is The Uses of Paradox?

The Uses of Paradox by Matthew C. Bagger is 152 pages long, and a total of 38,304 words.

This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Uses of Paradox Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 29 minutes to read The Uses of Paradox aloud.

What Reading Level is The Uses of Paradox?

The Uses of Paradox 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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