Herbert Spencer
English Sociologist
What I Think and Believe
I am one of the early proponents of Social Darwinism, meaning that I believe that evolutionary social change led to progress, and that social reform interferes with selection.
One of the big things I'm known for is comparing society to the human body - I believe that society is composed of parts working together to promote survival.
One of the big things I'm known for is comparing society to the human body - I believe that society is composed of parts working together to promote survival.
Recent Posts
- society is like the human body: without structure, we would not survive!
- ever heard of survival of the fittest?
What I've Written
Principles of Sociology
Principles of Biology
Principles of Ethics
What Others Have Posted To Your Profile:
@AugusteComte: I am the founder of sociology, what I say, goes!
@HarrietMartineau: Females matter too!
@KarlMarx: Class structure is what matters... high rules over low
@EmileDurkheim: Hey Spencer! Ever heard of mechanical and organic solidarity?
@MaxWeber: It might be a weird word, but verstehen!
@JaneAddams: @HarrietMartineau I agree!
@W.E.B.DuBois: racial discrimination needs to stop!
Previous Statuses
- It's not that hard, social stability simply means a group maintains equilibrium.
- Hey @KarlMarx read my book
Comments to Others
@EmileDurkheim oh is that where there's a consensus of beliefs? Whatever
@MaxWeber what even is verstehen?