On Mr. Spencer's Formula of Evolution.

Published by Trubner & Co., London, 1879

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A criticism of Herbert Spencer's concept of evolution, by Malcolm Guthrie. The book is split into six parts, including 'The Problem of Philosophy', 'An Inquiry as to the Intelligibility and Sufficiency of Mr. Spencer's Formlua' and 'Criticism of the Book The Unknowable.' Bookplate presenting the book to the Wigan Public Library from the author, dated 1883. Contains a fold out diagram of illustrating the formula of evolution according to Spencer and his replies to criticism. Herbert Spencer was a Philosopher, Biologist, Anthropologist and Sociologist. He wrote about evolution before Darwin and coined the expression "survival of the fittest." In a cloth binding. Externally, sound. Slight bumping to extremities and marks to rear board. Loss to head and tail of spine. Front hinge strained but firm. Library bookplate to front pastedown, dated 1883. Library stamp to front free end-paper. Ink inscription to title page. Internally, firmly bound with pages bright and clean. Good.

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Title
On Mr. Spencer's Formula of Evolution.
Author
Malcolm Guthrie
Publisher
Trubner & Co., London
Publication year
1879
Condition
Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
None
Item weight
0.75 kilograms
Dimensions
8.5" by 5.5"

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