Antique Neutral Academic Books, Spencer's Synthetic Philosophy, 1882

This antique set of Herbert Spencer’s A System of Synthetic Philosophy (1882) includes five volumes from his series that aimed to synthesize knowledge from the natural and social sciences into a single, coherent philosophical system.

Published by D. Appleton and Company, New York, this set contains Principles of Biology I and II, Principles of Psychology I and II, and Principles of Sociology I.

Bound in handsome maroon with gilt lettering, faded into a neutral tan on the spines. Measuring 8 inches tall by 8.5 inches of shelf space, they are a striking display set for collectors, libraries, or decor, and an important historical reference on the formation of a philosophy of universal evolution.

**Condition**

These are antique books and show various signs of aging, which may include damaged spines, smudges, fading, bumped corners, etc.