Thomas Phillips
Herbert Spencer (1820 -1903)
Derby-born philosopher, writer and Derby Philosophical Society Secretary.
My illustration focuses on the theme of philosophy, which was inspired by researching the achievements of Derby-born philosopher Herbert Spencer (1820-1903). Spencer's ideas on Synthetic Philosophy became popular as people looked for a scientific alternative to religion. He sold over a million copies of this work and became Secretary of the Derby Philosophical Society.
The image consists of a profile of Spencer, whose physical attributes are reminiscent of the stereotypical image of a philosopher - a bald head accompanied by a large beard. To highlight his intelligence his brain appears in the form of the beard.
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