The Story of Philosophy
Will Durant
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The Story of Philosophy
by Will Durant
Published
1926
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Pages
586
Description
Includes chapters on Plato, Aristotle, Francis Bacon, Spinoza, Voltaire, Kant, and Nietzsche.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Story of Philosophy?
This edition of The Story of Philosophy has approximately 586 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 The Story of Philosophy?
For most readers, The Story of Philosophy typically takes between 12h 13m and 8h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 146,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 46m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 20 days • Estimated word count: 146,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Story of Philosophy?
The estimated word count for The Story of Philosophy is approximately 146,500 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.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Story of Philosophy?
The Story of Philosophy was written by Will Durant.
When was The Story of Philosophy published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1926. The original work may have been published on a different date.