Philosophical Explanations
Robert Nozick
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Philosophical Explanations
Published
May 3, 1984
Publisher
Oxford Univ Press
Pages
776
ISBN-13
9780198247432
ISBN-10
0198247435
Description
In this highly original work, Robert Nozick develops new views on philosophy's central topics and weaves them into a unified philosophical perspective. It is many years since a major work in English has ranged so widely over philosophy's fundamental concerns: the identity of the self, knowledge and skepticism, free will, the question of why there is something rather than nothing, the foundations of ethics, the meaning of life. Writing in a distinctive and personal philosophical voice, Mr. Nozick presents a new mode of philosophizing. In place of the usual semi-coercive philosophical goals of proof, of forcing people to accept conclusions, this book seeks philosophical explanations and understanding, and thereby stays truer to the original motivations for being interested in philosophy. -- Description from http://www.amazon.com (April 11, 2012).
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How many pages are in Philosophical Explanations?
This edition of Philosophical Explanations has approximately 776 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Philosophical Explanations?
For most readers, Philosophical Explanations typically takes between 16h 10m and 10h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 194,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 12h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 26 days • Estimated word count: 194,000 words
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What is the word count of Philosophical Explanations?
The estimated word count for Philosophical Explanations is approximately 194,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Philosophical Explanations?
Philosophical Explanations was written by Robert Nozick.
When was Philosophical Explanations published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 3, 1984. The original work may have been published on a different date.