Herbert Spencer (1917)

Herbert Spencer (1917) is a biography written by Hugh Elliot about the life and work of the famous British philosopher and sociologist, Herbert Spencer. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Spencer's life, from his early years and education to his later achievements and legacy. It explores Spencer's intellectual development and his contributions to fields such as biology, psychology, ethics, and political philosophy. The book also delves into Spencer's controversial views on evolution, social Darwinism, and individualism, and how they influenced his work and public reception. With insightful analysis and engaging prose, Herbert Spencer (1917) offers a fascinating portrait of one of the most influential thinkers of the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.