First Principles - Softcover

Spencer, Herbert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1406705691 ISBN 13: 9781406705690

Publisher: Sutton Press, 2015

Synopsis

This vintage book contains Herbert Spencer's 1897 philosophical treatise, "First Principles". This fascinating book deals chiefly with the dualism of religion and science, exploring both subjects within a philosophical paradigm. This volume is a must-read for those with an interest in the work of Herbert Spencer, and it would make for a great addition to collections of philosophical literature. The chapters of this book include: “The Unknowable”, “Religion and Science”, “Ultimate Religious Ideas”, “Ultimate Scientific Ideas”, “The Relativity of all Knowledge”, “The Reconciliation”, Postscript to Part I”, “Philosophy Defined”, etcetera. Herbert Spencer (1820 - 1903) was an esteemed English philosopher, anthropologist, biologist, and sociologist. This vintage volume was first published in 1897, and is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

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Book Description

In 1862, philosopher Herbert Spencer published this preamble to a planned series of publications on biology, psychology, sociology and morality. In it, he argues that religion and science can be reconciled in the underlying unity from which the visible complexity of the universe has evolved.

About the Author

Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) was an English philosopher, political theorist, sociological theorist, author, and editor. He served in the later capacity for the "Economist" from 1843 to 1853. He is perhaps best known for applying evolutionary theory to social development and coined the term "survival of the fittest." His best known works are "Man versus the State" and the multi-volume "System of Synthetic Philosophy".

Edition details

• Publisher: Sutton Press
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1406705691
• ISBN 13: 9781406705690
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 656