A Critical Analysis of Herbert Spencer’s Theory of Evolution

Dewan Hossain () and Sohela Mustari

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Abstract: This article focuses on Herbert Spencer’s theory of evolution of society. At first, the article provides with a thorough portrayal of Spencer’s Theory of Evolution. After that, the shortcomings of this theory are highlighted basing on the available literature. Thus, this article does not make any unique contribution to the literature of its kind. It is simply a general reading on the missing links of Spencer’s theory of evolution.

Keywords: Analysis; Herbert Spencer; theory of evolution (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O1 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012-06-01
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Published in Postmodern Openings 2012, Volume 3, Issue 2, June.3 (2)(2012): pp. 55-66

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