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What was one of Spencer's primary themes in his work?

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Evolution was a central theme in Herbert Spencer's work, encompassing both biological and societal aspects. Spencer believed that all phenomena, including the development of species and the progression of human societies, were governed by the universal law of evolution. He proposed that entities progress from simple to complex forms through gradual incremental changes, driven by natural selection and adaptation to changing environments.
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