Though almost forgotten today, Herbert Spencer ranks as one of the foremost individualist philosophers. His influence in the latter half of the nineteenth century was immense. Spencer's name is usually linked with Darwin's, for it was he who penned the phrase, "survival of the fittest." Today in America he is most often admired for his trenchant essays in The Man Versus the State . But Spencer himself considered The Principles of Ethics to be his finest work. In the second volume, under "Justice," is his final ...
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Though almost forgotten today, Herbert Spencer ranks as one of the foremost individualist philosophers. His influence in the latter half of the nineteenth century was immense. Spencer's name is usually linked with Darwin's, for it was he who penned the phrase, "survival of the fittest." Today in America he is most often admired for his trenchant essays in The Man Versus the State . But Spencer himself considered The Principles of Ethics to be his finest work. In the second volume, under "Justice," is his final statement on the role of the state. His formula for justice is summed up in these words: "Every man is free to do that which he wills, provided he infringes not the equal freedom of any other man."
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Between 12mo and 8vo. Half-bound in marbled boards and black/brown leather (backstrip/corners). Gilt lettering and thin gilt bands on backstrip. Untrimmed page edges. Some shelf wear, bumped corners, leather areas worn and faded. Slight front hinge split. Internally clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN:
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Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Between 12mo and 8vo. Half-bound in marbled boards and black/brown leather (backstrip/corners). Gilt lettering and thin gilt bands on backstrip. Untrimmed page edges. Significant shelf wear to top of backstrip, bumped corners. Leather areas faded and worn. Front hinge split just before title page, rendering it slightly loose. Some pages unopened on far side. Internally clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN:
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Good. Volume 1 only. 1897 printing. Half-leather cover with marbled boards shows minor to moderate wear and edgewear, light fading and rubbing. Pages are tanned and clean. Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled.
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