Herbert Spencer (1820–1903) was an English philosopher, biologist, and sociologist.
Herbert Spencer may also refer to:
- Herbert Spencer (graphic designer) (1924–2002), British graphic designer
- Herbert Harvey Spencer (1869–1926), English stuff manufacturer and Liberal Party politician
- Herbert W. Spencer (1905–1992), American film and television composer and orchestrator
- Herbert Spencer Elementary School, in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Famous quotes containing the words herbert and/or spencer:
“Man is no starre, but a quick coal
Of mortall fire:
Who blows it not, nor doth controll
A faint desire,
Lets his own ashes choke his soul.”
—George Herbert (1593–1633)
“Science is organized knowledge.”
—Herbert Spencer (1820–1903)