Directory of Spencer, Herbert Resources

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This category lists pages and sites about Herbert Spencer (27 April 1820 – 8 December 1903), an English philosopher and prominent classic-liberal political theorist. He is now best known for his political theories related to what has become known as Social Darwinism and for coining the term survival of the fittest

All sites listed here are suitable for children and teens to read and use for enjoyment and/or for schoolwork. Please suggest only sites appropriate for children under the age of 18.

Resources in This Category

• Dead Sociologists Index - Spencer

  http://media.pfeiffer.edu/lridener/DSS/#spencer
  Biographical introduction with articles about his work and ideas.

• Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Herbert Spencer

  http://www.iep.utm.edu/spencer/
  In depth biographical article about the British philosopher and sociologist. Written by William Sweet.

• Victorian Web: Herbert Spencer (1820-1903)

  http://www.victorianweb.org/philosophy/spencer/
  Contains biographical materials and articles related to his views on politics, society and science.

• Wikipedia - Herbert Spencer

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Spencer
  Encyclopedia article about the English philosopher and prominent classic-liberal political theorist.

 

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