Herbert Spencer and the Invention of Modern Life

Herbert Spencer and the Invention of Modern Life

Author: Mark Francis

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13: 9780801445903

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The ideas of the English philosopher Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) have shaped evolutionary theory, philosophy of science, sociology & politics. This work aims to dispel the plethora of misinformation surrounding Spencer, throwing light on the broader cultural history of the 19th century.