The Principles of Psychology
Title
The Principles of Psychology
Text Read
The Principles of Psychology
Author
Spencer, Herbert
Original Source
London: Longman, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1855
Publication Date
1855
Date(s) of Reading
- 1869-10-13; 1879-01-24; 1879-03-06
Evidence
1869-10-13: "13. Yesterday Mr. Clark of Cambridge came to see us, and told of his intention to give up his oratorship and renounce his connexion with the Church. I have read rapidly through Max Muller's History of Sanskrit Literature and am now reading Lecky's History of Morals. I have also finished H. Spencer's last number of his Psychology. My head has been sadly feeble and my whole body ailing of late. I have written about 100 verses of my poem. Poor Thornie seems to us in a state of growing weakness." Diary 1861-1877 138-139
1879-01-24: "Began Revision of Problem II. Revised Introduction. Finished 2nd Reading of Psychological Principles. Sent cheque to Williamsons and Sons. Letter from a lady at Bordighera. Letter from Miss Phelps. Miss Phelps." Diary 1879 159
1879-03-06: "Worked at Problem III. A lovely Spring day. Drove and walked on the Kilburn Road and felt a little stronger. Mr.John Cross came, to consult about investments. Read Spencer's Psychology." Diary 1879 165
1879-01-24: "Began Revision of Problem II. Revised Introduction. Finished 2nd Reading of Psychological Principles. Sent cheque to Williamsons and Sons. Letter from a lady at Bordighera. Letter from Miss Phelps. Miss Phelps." Diary 1879 159
1879-03-06: "Worked at Problem III. A lovely Spring day. Drove and walked on the Kilburn Road and felt a little stronger. Mr.John Cross came, to consult about investments. Read Spencer's Psychology." Diary 1879 165
Citation
Spencer, Herbert, The Principles of Psychology, George Eliot's Reading, George Eliot Archive, edited by Beverley Park Rilett. https://GeorgeEliotArchive.org, Accessed September 7, 2026. https://www.georgeeliotarchive.org/items/show/57065