social Darwinism
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Neo-Malthusian refers to the concepts of economist Thomas Malthus, who argued against human overpopulation in the 18th century; social Darwinism is a misapplication of biologist Charles Darwin’s evolutionary theory to validate conservative social hierarchies.
From Salon ● Dec. 2, 2024
Some even accuse him, history’s most outspoken opponent of social Darwinism, of being — you guessed it — a social Darwinist.
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2021
He argued against social Darwinism and discussed examples of how societies are likelier to thrive by adhering to the principles of mutually beneficial reciprocity.
From Slate ● Mar. 31, 2020
The organization’s main tenets of Fascism called for a heightened focus on national unity, militarism, social Darwinism, and loyalty to the state.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 30, 2014
In Darryl’s case, he had written a paper on the novel Deliverance and social Darwinism, the kind of thing a high school boy would grasp on to.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
