How Long to Read Why We Need Religion

How Long Does it Take to Read Why We Need Religion?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Why We Need Religion by Stephen T. Asma

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

Description

"Stephen T. Asma argues that religion, like art, has direct access to our emotional lives in ways that science does not. Science can cause curiosity and wonder, but much emotional suffering and vulnerability is beyond the reach of scientific help. Unlike secular authors who praise religion's ethical and civilizing functions, Asma argues that its core value lies in its emotionally therapeutic power...Asma describes the way in which religion manages rage, play, lust, care grief, and so on. [This book] is a surprising and persuasive Darwinian defense of religious emotions and the cultural...

How long is Why We Need Religion?

Why We Need Religion by Stephen T. Asma is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Why We Need Religion Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read Why We Need Religion aloud.

What Reading Level is Why We Need Religion?

Why We Need Religion 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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