Illustrations of Universal Progress: A Series of Discussions by Herbert Spencer

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Author Spencer, Herbert, 1820-1903
Title Illustrations of Universal Progress: A Series of Discussions
Contents Progress: its law and cause -- Manners and fashion -- The genesis of science -- The physiology of laughter -- The origin and function of music -- The nebular hypothesis -- Bain on the emotions and the will -- Illogical geology -- The development hypothesis -- The social organism -- Use and beauty -- The sources of architectural types -- The use of anthropomorphism.
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Summary "Illustrations of Universal Progress: A Series of Discussions" by Herbert Spencer is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the overarching themes of progress and evolution, aiming to articulate a comprehensive philosophical system that encompasses multiple domains of knowledge, including biology, psychology, sociology, and morality. Spencer's writings reflect a commitment to understanding the laws governing change and development in nature and society. At the start of the text, the author lays the framework for his discussion on progress, arguing against the simplistic views held by society regarding growth and improvement. He asserts that true progress stems from complex and differentiated changes across various fields, such as social, geological, and biological development, all moving from a state of homogeneity to heterogeneity. Spencer introduces the law of evolution as a central theme, positing that such evolution is not limited to living organisms but manifests across all forms of existence, ultimately suggesting that a profound, universal principle governs this progression. This introduction serves as an invitation for readers to delve deeper into Spencer's expansive philosophical inquiries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Science
Subject Philosophy
Subject Political science
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