RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [1873-1874]. Abstract of Spencer, The Study of sociology. No. XV. Preparation on Psychology, 1873. CUL-DAR89.138. Edited by John van Wyhe (The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 11.2021. RN2
NOTE: See record in the Darwin Online manuscript catalogue, enter its Identifier here. Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin. The volumes CUL-DAR87-90 contain material for Darwin's book Descent of man 2d ed. (1874-1877).
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[left margin:] Sexual Selection - quote Book itself
H. Spencer in Contemp Review Sept. 1873 on Sociology - On Differences in Men & Women's minds - I ought to allude to in any new Edit of Descent - A Wonderful number Religious feelings - Respect for power - Appreciation of character - (Deceit?) not strong love of justice.
[right margin:] p. 326 of my Book
Spencer, Herbert. 1873. The study of sociology. No. XV.—Preparation in psychology. Contemporary Review 22: 509-532. PDF
Spencer, Herbert. 1873. The study of sociology. London: Henry S. King & Co. [inscribed "Charles Darwin with the author's kind regards" not annotated] [Forum Auctions, 30 March 2023] PDF
Citation: John van Wyhe, ed. 2002-. The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online. (http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
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