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"""Herbert Spencer's ""First Principles: Part II: Laws of the Knowable"" is a seminal work in philosophy of science literature, continuing Spencer's exploration of epistemology and scientific inquiry. As part of Spencer's philosophy series, this book delves into the fundamental principles governing human knowledge and understanding. In ""First Principles: Part II,"" Spencer rigorously examines scientific laws and their implications for our understanding of the natural world. Through meticulous inquiry and philosophical analysis, he expands upon the metaphysical inquiries introduced in the first part of the series, offering readers a deeper exploration of the principles underlying human knowledge. As a classic philosophy text and philosophical treatise reprint, ""First Principles: Part II: Laws of the Knowable"" is an essential addition to any collection. Spencer's insights into natural philosophy and epistemology continue to resonate with readers, challenging them to engage with the complexities of scientific inquiry and metaphysical exploration. For those interested in delving into the philosophical underpinnings of scientific laws and expanding their understanding of epistemology, ""First Principles: Part II"" offers a rich and thought-provoking exploration of these timeless themes."""

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"English polymath Herbert Spencer worked as a sociologist, anthropological, biologist, psychologist, and philosopher. The phrase ""survival of the fittest"" was first used by Spencer in Principles of Biology (1864), following his reading of Charles Darwin's 1859 book On the Origin of Species. Although the name primarily denotes natural selection, Spencer also embraced Lamarckism since he believed that evolution extends into the fields of sociology and ethics. Spencer created a comprehensive theory of evolution that included the progressive development of biological systems, the physical environment, human thought, culture, and society. He made contributions to many different fields as a polymath, such as politics, economics, anthropology, ethics, literature, astronomy, biology, sociology, and psychology. He attained great power throughout his lifetime, mostly in academic English-speaking circles. Although Spencer was ""the single most famous European intellectual in the closing decades of the nineteenth century,"" his impact began to wane after 1900. Talcott Parsons questioned, ""Who now reads Spencer?"" in 1937. Spencer, the son of William George Spencer (often referred to as George), was born in Derby, England, on April 27, 1820."

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