Herbert Spencer on the Americans and the Americans on Herbert Spencer (1883)

Herbert Spencer On The Americans And The Americans On Herbert Spencer is a book that was published in 1883 and written by Edward Livingston Youmans. The book is a collection of essays and articles that explore the views of Herbert Spencer, a prominent philosopher and sociologist of the time, on America and its people. It also includes responses from Americans who were familiar with Spencer's work and had their own opinions on his ideas.The book is divided into two parts. The first part features essays written by Spencer himself, in which he discusses his observations and thoughts on American society, politics, and culture. He offers his opinions on topics such as democracy, individualism, and the role of government in society. Spencer's views are often critical, and he is not afraid to express his disagreements with American customs and beliefs.The second part of the book includes responses from American writers and thinkers who were familiar with Spencer's work. They offer their own perspectives on his ideas and critique his views on America. Some of the writers who contributed to this section include William James, John Fiske, and Francis Parkman.Overall, Herbert Spencer On The Americans And The Americans On Herbert Spencer is a fascinating look at the intellectual debates of the late 19th century. It offers insights into the ways in which Americans viewed themselves and their country, as well as the ways in which they engaged with the ideas of one of the most influential philosophers of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.