How Long to Read Visions of Utopia

How Long Does it Take to Read Visions of Utopia?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 52 minutes to read Visions of Utopia by Edward Rothstein

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

Description

From the sex-free paradise of the Shakers to the worker's paradise of Marx, utopian ideas seem to have two things in common--they all are wonderfully plausible at the start and they all end up as disasters. In Visions of Utopia, three leading cultural critics--Edward Rothstein, Martin Marty, and Herbert Muschamp--look at the history of utopian thinking, exploring why they fail and why they are still worth pursuing. Rothstein contends that every utopia is really a dystopia-- one that overlooks the nature of humanity and the impossibilities of paradise. He traces the ideal in politics and technology and suggests that only in art--and especially in music--does the desire for utopia find satisfaction. Marty examines several models of utopia--from Thomas More's to a 1960s experimental city that he helped to plan--to show that, even though utopias can never be realized, we should not be too quick to condemn them. They can express dimensions of the human spirit that might otherwise be stifled and can plant ideas that may germinate in more realistic and practical soil. Muschamp looks at Utopianism as exemplified in two different ways: the Buddhist tradition and the work of visionary Viennese architect Adolph Loos. Utopian thinking embodies humanity's noblest impulses, yet it can lead to horrors such as Nazi Germany and the Soviet Regime. In Visions of Utopia, these leading thinkers offer an intriguing look at the paradoxes of paradise.

How long is Visions of Utopia?

Visions of Utopia by Edward Rothstein is 112 pages long, and a total of 28,224 words.

This makes it 38% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Visions of Utopia Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 34 minutes to read Visions of Utopia aloud.

What Reading Level is Visions of Utopia?

Visions of Utopia 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.

Where Can I Buy Visions of Utopia?

Visions of Utopia by Edward Rothstein is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Visions of Utopia by Edward Rothstein on Amazon click the button below.