Download or read book The Principles of Biology, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) written by Herbert Spencer and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Principles of Biology, Vol. 1 The System of Philosophy now in course of publication by Mr. Herbert spencer begins with a volume of First Princi ples, which was republished in this country a year or two since. The subject of Biology comes next in order, and is to be treated in two volumes, of which the present is the first; Volume II. Will probably appear toward the close of the year. In accordance with the author's plan, the doctrine or method of Evolution unfolded in First Principles and applied to Biol ogy in the present work, will be carried out in the subsequent treatment of the Principles of Psychology and the Principles of Sociology. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.