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George H. Smith discusses Spencer’s theory of social progress, while calling attention to some of its theoretical problems.
Originally published in essay form on July 31, 2012.
Narrated by James Foster.
George H. Smith was formerly Senior Research Fellow for the Institute for Humane Studies, a lecturer on American History for Cato Summer Seminars, and Executive Editor of Knowledge Products. Smith’s fourth and most recent book, The System of Liberty, was published by Cambridge University Press in 2013.