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Herbert Spencer

Herbert Spencer (1820–1903) was a philosopher, economist and anthropologist.

Also recorded as Spencert; Gerbert Spencer.

Overview

Born at Derby in 1820, died at Brighton in 1903.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is botany. The authority associates the name with freethought, positivism and utilitarianism.

Employment is recorded with The Economist. Membership is recorded of Academy of Sciences of Turin, Athenaeum Club and X Club.

Works named in the authority record are The Study of Sociology, Mr. Martineau on Evolution and Social Statics.

Work by Herbert Spencer is recorded in the collections of Victoria and Albert Museum.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Herbert Spencer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q144535: Herbert Spencer

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