An Examination Of Herbert Spencer's Biological Hypothesis (1875)

By Robert Watts

Book Overview

An Examination Of Herbert Spencer�������s Biological Hypothesis (1875) by Robert Watts is a book that delves into the biological hypothesis proposed by Herbert Spencer, a prominent philosopher and sociologist of the 19th century. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Spencer's theory that all aspects of society, including culture and morality, can be explained through the laws of biology. Watts examines Spencer's arguments and critiques them, highlighting the flaws and limitations of his biological hypothesis. The book also explores the historical context in which Spencer's theory was developed and the impact it had on the social sciences. Overall, An Examination Of Herbert Spencer�������s Biological Hypothesis (1875) is a comprehensive study of an influential theory in the field of sociology and provides valuable insights into the limitations of biological explanations for social phenomena.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165301377
• ISBN13: 9781165301379
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"