How Long to Read The Wisdom of Our Ancestors

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wisdom of Our Ancestors?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 30 minutes to read The Wisdom of Our Ancestors by Graham James McAleer

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

Description

In The Wisdom of Our Ancestors, the authors mount a powerful defense of Western civilization, sketching a fresh vision of conservatism in the present age. In this book, Graham McAleer and Alexander Rosenthal-Pubul offer a renewed vision of conservatism for the twenty-first century. Taking their inspiration from the late Roger Scruton, the authors begin with a simple question: What, after all, is the meaning of conservatism? In reply, they make a case for a political orientation that they call “conservative humanism,” which threads a middle way between liberal universalism and its ideological alternatives. This vision of conservatism is rooted in the humanist tradition (that is, classical humanism, Christian humanism, and secular humanism), which the authors take to be the hallmark of Western civilizational identity. At its core, conservative humanism attempts to reconcile universal moral values (rooted in natural law) with local, particularist loyalties. In articulating this position, the authors show that the West—contra various contemporary critics—does, in fact, have a great deal of wisdom to offer. The authors begin with an overview of the conservative thought world, situating their proposal relative to two major poles: liberalism and nationalism. They move on to show that conservatism must fundamentally take the form of a defense of humanism, the “master idea of our civilization.” The ensuing chapters articulate various aspects of conservative humanism, including its metaphysical, institutional, legal, philosophical, and economic dimensions. Largely rooted in the Anglo-Continental conservative tradition, the work offers fresh perspectives for North American conservatism.

How long is The Wisdom of Our Ancestors?

The Wisdom of Our Ancestors by Graham James McAleer is 210 pages long, and a total of 52,500 words.

This makes it 71% the length of the average book. It also has 64% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wisdom of Our Ancestors Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 46 minutes to read The Wisdom of Our Ancestors aloud.

What Reading Level is The Wisdom of Our Ancestors?

The Wisdom of Our Ancestors 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.

Where Can I Buy The Wisdom of Our Ancestors?

The Wisdom of Our Ancestors by Graham James McAleer is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy The Wisdom of Our Ancestors by Graham James McAleer on Amazon click the button below.