Herbert Spencer's 'The Complete Essays' (Vol. 1-3) provides a comprehensive look into the work of one of the most influential philosophers and social theorists of the 19th century. Known for his concept of social Darwinism, Spencer's essays delve into topics such as evolution, individualism, and the role of government in society. His writing style is scholarly yet accessible, making this collection suitable for both academics and general readers interested in philosophy and sociology. Each essay is a thought-provoking exploration of complex ideas presented with clarity and depth, reflecting Spencer's deep understanding of human nature and societal dynamics. Herbert Spencer's background as a self-taught philosopher and social theorist influenced his prolific writing career. Drawing from fields such as biology, psychology, and sociology, Spencer developed a unique perspective on human society and the interactions within it. His essays reflect his commitment to rigorous intellectual inquiry and his desire to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in a rapidly changing world. I highly recommend 'The Complete Essays' by Herbert Spencer to anyone interested in delving into the works of a pivotal figure in the history of philosophy and social thought. This collection offers valuable insights into Spencer's ideas and their enduring relevance in contemporary discussions on evolution, society, and individualism.

This 3-volume book features a comprehensive collection of most significant scientific, political and speculative essays by Herbert Spencer. The first volume is made up of essays in which the idea of evolution, general or special is dominant. In the second volume essays dealing with philosophical questions, with abstract and concrete science, and with aesthetics, are brought together; but though all of them are tacitly evolutionary, their evolutionism is an incidental rather than a necessary trait. The ethical, political, and social essays composing the third volume, though mostly written from the evolution point of view, have for their more immediate purposes the enunciation of doctrines which are directly practical in their bearings. Volume 1: The Development Hypothesis Progress: Its Law and Cause Transcendental Physiology The Nebular Hypothesis Illogical Geology Bain on the Emotions and the Will The Social Organism The Origin of Animal Worship Morals and Moral Sentiments The Comparative Psychology of Man Mr. Martineau on Evolution The Factors of Organic Evolution Volume 2: The Genesis of Science The Classification of the Sciences Reasons for Dissenting From the Philosophy of M. Comte On Laws in General, and the Order of Their Discovery The Valuation of Evidence What is Electricity? Mill versus Hamilton – The Test of Truth Replies to Criticisms Prof. Green's Explanations The Philosophy of Style Use and Beauty The Sources of Architectural Types Gracefulness Personal Beauty The Origin and Function of Music The Physiology of Laughter Volume 3: Manners and Fashion Railway Morals and Railway Policy The Morals of Trade Prison-ethics The Ethics of Kant Absolute Political Ethics Over-legislation Representative Government – What is It Good for? State-tamperings With Money and Banks Parliamentary Reform: the Dangers and the Safeguards "The Collective Wisdom" Political Fetichism Specialized Administration From Freedom to Bondage The Americans

The History of Creation is a book by German scientist Ernst Haeckel, which deals with issues of creation and evolution under influence of Charles Darwin. The book did a great deal to further explain "Darwinism" and widens the theory to the world. Haeckel argued that human evolution consisted of precisely 22 phases, the 21st – the "missing link" – being a halfway step between apes and humans. He even formally named this missing link Pithecanthropus alalus, translated as "ape man without speech"

This book places Spencer's famous argument for political individualism in his The Man versus the State alongside his early The Proper Sphere of Government, out of which, after due gestation, emerged not only The Man versus the State but also Social Status and his all-embracing theory of evolution. Both are valuable as unyielding statements of anti-state political theory and as sources of perceptive comments on political events of the times. An introduction sets them in their context and examines their main themes. The book will be of interest to both undergraduates and specialists in politics, political theory, social policy, sociology and history.