Works
Laws In General, Modern History Sourcebook: Spencer, Reasons for Dissenting from the Philosophy of M. C, Spencer's Works
Herbert Spencer
An extensive online biography of this Victorian thinker. In sequential pages.
Herbert Spencer: Social Darwinism in Education
A short article by Robert Barger, considering Spencer's legacy as a philosopher of education.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Herbert Spenc
Biographical information and an explanation of his philosophy. By William Sweet.
Liberty Haven: Herbert Spencer
A variety of articles about the philosopher.
Photo of Herbert Spencer
A picture of the philosopher, dated to circa 1896. From the Wisconsin Historical Society Visual Materials Archive.
Reflections Upon the Sociology of Herbert Spencer
Classic 1920 article by Charles Horton Cooley. Sympathetically reviews Spencer's influence.
Spencer, Herbert
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An extensive look at his works and some biographical information.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Herbert Spen
Article by David Weinstein. Attempts to restore this philosopher to his place in the liberal utilitarian tradition.
The Development of Herbert Spencer's Concept
A paper by Robert M. Young exploring Spencer's legitimacy as a follower of Darwin.
Thoemmes Encyclopedia of the History of Ideas: He
An article giving an overview of Spencer's life and influence, and reviewing the significance of each of his principal works.