Resurrection · Character
Herbert Spencer
A philosopher whose works Nekhludoff reads.
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Also known as Spencer
First appearance: xix
Herbert Spencer shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
His views on land tenure influenced Nekhlúdoff's decision to give up his land.
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