Herbert Spencer (1820-1903)
-British Philosopher
-**Applied the Evolutionary Theory to different areas such as philosophy, psychology, and the study of society ("synthetic philosophy")
-At an early age, Spencer was influenced by his father's views of individualism and anti-establishment
--Led Spencer to question and resist authority
-Became a journalist and supported causes of philosophic radicalism
-Method was more scientific and strongly influenced by the views and findings of Auguste Comte
-Thought government should be separate from the rest of society
-Used Conflict Perspective
-Coined the term "Social Darwinism"
-Believed in survival of the fittest
**Importance to the field of sociology
-**Applied the Evolutionary Theory to different areas such as philosophy, psychology, and the study of society ("synthetic philosophy")
-At an early age, Spencer was influenced by his father's views of individualism and anti-establishment
--Led Spencer to question and resist authority
-Became a journalist and supported causes of philosophic radicalism
-Method was more scientific and strongly influenced by the views and findings of Auguste Comte
-Thought government should be separate from the rest of society
-Used Conflict Perspective
-Coined the term "Social Darwinism"
-Believed in survival of the fittest
**Importance to the field of sociology