# Herbert Spencer — Pragmatism character guide

> Herbert Spencer in Pragmatism by William James.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Herbert Spencer, Spencer, Mr. Spencer, himself

**First appearance:** 0003-lecture-i-the-present-dilemma-in-philosophy

## Who they are

Philosopher and sociologist whose evolutionary ideas are critiqued in the lectures.

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