Education:
 Intellectual, Moral, and Physical
BY
Herbert Spencer

NEW YORK
1891

 Herbert Spencer 1820-1903 was one of the leading Social Darwinists of the 19th century. An English philosopher, he declined an offer to attend Cambridge University and instead gained much of his higher education through reading. As a Social Darwinist, Spencer helped gain acceptance of the theory of evolution which also became the basis for most of his books and teachings.It was Herbert Spencer who actually coined the phrase "survival of the fittest" which depicted a constant struggle amongst the species.
This is a later edition of the four essays on education which were originally published between 1854 and 1859. In this important work on educational theory Spencer criticizes the humanities in education, and emphasizes the importance of science.
 His conclusion was that for discipline as well as for guidance, science is of the most value.

283 Pages plus 12 pages advertising Spencer's other works.

Condition
Antique binding, leather spine and corners, marbled boards, leather has some wear with light cracks down hinges, pages are clean, all complete, signature on front endpaper dated 1892.
Size is 7 by 4¾ inches

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