An extensive online biography of this Victorian thinker. In sequential pages.

A short article by Robert Barger, considering Spencer's legacy as a philosopher of education.

Biographical information and an explanation of his philosophy. By William Sweet.

A variety of articles about the philosopher.

A picture of the philosopher, dated to circa 1896. From the Wisconsin Historical Society Visual Materials Archive.

Classic 1920 article by Charles Horton Cooley. Sympathetically reviews Spencer's influence.

An extensive look at his works and some biographical information.

Article by David Weinstein. Attempts to restore this philosopher to his place in the liberal utilitarian tradition.

A paper by Robert M. Young exploring Spencer's legitimacy as a follower of Darwin.

An article giving an overview of Spencer's life and influence, and reviewing the significance of each of his principal works.