Herbert Spencer

Essays on Education and Kindred Subjects (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Herbert Spencer's 'Essays on Education and Kindred Subjects' is a seminal work that delves into the importance of education and its impact on society. Spencer's literary style is characterized by his clear and logical arguments, making this book a valuable read for anyone interested in the philosophy of education. Written during the Victorian era, this book is a reflection of the educational reforms and advancements of the time, shedding light on Spencer's progressive ideas. Through thought-provoking essays, Spencer examines topics such as moral education, the role of the state in education, and the relationship between education and individual development. His insights continue to influence modern educational theory and practice. Herbert Spencer, a renowned philosopher and sociologist, was a major proponent of evolution theory and social Darwinism. His background in scientific thought and social analysis provides a unique perspective on the subject of education. 'Essays on Education and Kindred Subjects' is a must-read for educators, philosophers, and scholars interested in the intersection of education and society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 387
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664643056
• Artikelnr.: 58561910

Autorenporträt

English polymath Herbert Spencer worked as a sociologist, anthropological, biologist, psychologist, and philosopher. The phrase "survival of the fittest" was first used by Spencer in Principles of Biology (1864), following his reading of Charles Darwin's 1859 book On the Origin of Species. Although the name primarily denotes natural selection, Spencer also embraced Lamarckism since he believed that evolution extends into the fields of sociology and ethics. Spencer created a comprehensive theory of evolution that included the progressive development of biological systems, the physical environment, human thought, culture, and society. He made contributions to many different fields as a polymath, such as politics, economics, anthropology, ethics, literature, astronomy, biology, sociology, and psychology. He attained great power throughout his lifetime, mostly in academic English-speaking circles. Although Spencer was "the single most famous European intellectual in the closing decades of the nineteenth century," his impact began to wane after 1900. Talcott Parsons questioned, "Who now reads Spencer?" in 1937. Spencer, the son of William George Spencer (often referred to as George), was born in Derby, England, on April 27, 1820.