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SPENCER

SPENCER
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Herbert Spencer (1820@1903), English philosopher and social scientist. He is known for his application of the scientific doctrines of evolution to philosophy and ethics, with a central principle, the "persistence of force" as the agent of all change, form and organization in the knowable universe. Read the list, man Bacon, SpencerTjust read them off, bang! bang! bang! - Study and Intention (18 Aug. 66) Herbert Spencer (1820--1903), English philosopher noted for his attempt to work out a philosophy based on the scientific discoveries of his day which could be applied to all subjects. He continues to be regarded as one of the great thinkers of his time. Read the list, man Bacon, Spencer-just read them off, bang! bang! bang! This one, that one, the other one.