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Herbert Spencer
AuthorBooks · Second hand1820-1903
Herbert Spencer was an English polymath active as a philosopher, psychologist, biologist, sociologist, and anthropologist. Spencer originated the expression "survival of the fittest", which he coined in Principles of Biology (1864) after reading Charles Darwin's 1859 book On the Origin of Species. The term strongly suggests natural selection, yet Spencer saw evolution as extending into realms of sociology and ethics, so he also supported Lamarckism.
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About Herbert Spencer
Birth
1820
Death
1903
First book
1800
Years writing
226
Herbert Spencer was an English polymath active as a philosopher, psychologist, biologist, sociologist, and anthropologist. Spencer originated the expression "survival of the fittest", which he coined in Principles of Biology (1864) after reading Charles Darwin's 1859 book On the Origin of Species. The term strongly suggests natural selection, yet Spencer saw evolution as extending into realms of sociology and ethics, so he also supported Lamarckism.
Herbert Spencer was an English polymath who excelled in diverse fields such as sociology, philosophy, and botany.
With a prolific career, Spencer wrote a total of 485 works throughout his life.
His influential book First Principles is considered one of his fundamental contributions to scientific thought.
Born in Derby in 1820, Spencer became a key figure in understanding the evolution of social sciences.
In addition to his work as a philosopher and sociologist, Spencer worked as a journalist, applying his analytical vision to the events of his time.
