Spencer, Herbert S Philosophers

Spencer, Herbert

Herbert Spencer, 1820-1903. English philosopher best known for his application of Darwinism to human society.

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• - An article giving an overview of Spencer's life and influence, and reviewing the significance of each of his principal works.
  
• - Article by David Weinstein. Attempts to restore this philosopher to his place in the liberal utilitarian tradition.
  
• - Classic 1920 article by Charles Horton Cooley. Sympathetically reviews Spencer's influence.
  
• - A short article by Robert Barger, considering Spencer's legacy as a philosopher of education.
  
• - A paper by Robert M. Young exploring Spencer's legitimacy as a follower of Darwin.
  
• - An extensive look at his works and some biographical information.
  
• - An extensive online biography of this Victorian thinker. In sequential pages.
  
• - A variety of articles about the philosopher.
  
• - Biographical information and an explanation of his philosophy. By William Sweet.
  
• - A picture of the philosopher, dated to circa 1896. From the Wisconsin Historical Society Visual Materials Archive.
  
  

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