http://mises.org/Community/blogs/brainpolice/archive/2009/01/28/the-evolution-of-herbert-spencer.aspxThe British philosopher Herbert Spencer was a vital player in the developement of theories of evolution in the 19th century. It&#39;s important to note that Spencer was one of the first proponents of the theory of socio-cultural evolution, and socialenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP2 (Build: 40407.4157)http://mises.org/Community/blogs/brainpolice/archive/2009/01/28/the-evolution-of-herbert-spencer.aspx#95155Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:19:02 GMT944abf2b-d1be-4bf2-990d-438cb0e377e9:95155atrickpay<p>Nice summary of the guy. I just read a bit of his book &#39;Man Against the State&#39; a little while ago. </p> <p>ps. that blows that he took out that chapter from the later edition of &quot;Social Statics&quot;!</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://mises.org/Community/aggbug.aspx?PostID=95155" width="1" height="1">