1. Herbert Spencer Bryceson Jones By: Connor Doom Valeria Yacaman
Cecilia Perez
Alejandra Vazquez
Bryceson Jones

2. Biography
Herbert Spencer was born on April 27, 1820 in Derby, England and died December 8, 1903
Out of nine siblings he was the only one to survive to adulthood
He trained in civil engineering for railways but turned to journalism political writing in his early 20s
His first book was titled Social Statics: The Conditions Essential to Human Happiness in which he predicted that humanity would eventually adapt to the requirements of living in society.
He began experiencing mental problems later in life and solemnly went out in public
He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1902

3. Education
Spencer had a informal, undisciplined education, but he was influenced by individualism
His father was a school teacher
From , he worked for “The Economist”
He used something called “Social Hygiene”
Herbert wrote many thought provoking books.
Social Statistics
The Principles of Psychology
9 volumes of A System of Synthetic Philosophy
Influenced many other people in the United States to practice sociology.

4. Research History
Most of his knowledge was gained from reading and word of mouth
When working for the local paper he would try to gain knowledge from the articles that were being printed
Herbert conducted research on the topic of sociology which led to the publishing of the following books
Essential to Human Happiness
Education
The Data of Ethics
The Man Versus the State

5. Contributions to Sociology
Spencer made valuable contributions to early sociology
He attempted to introduce some of Darwin’s ideas into sociology
Developed the idea of two types of societies Militant and Industrial
He faced contradiction from many other sociologists.

6. Why Is He In The Hall of Fame
Herbert wrote many books that contributed to the field of sociology
First philosopher to sell over a million copies of his books in his lifetime
Inspired many individuals mainly in China and Japan
Developed and applied evolutionary theory to philosophy, psychology, and the study of society
Was nominated for a Nobel peace prize in 1902

7. Something Interesting
Herbert developed mental problems and suffered for a large part of his late adult life
Came up with the term “survival of the fittest “ to help describe natural selection
He lived to be 83 years old