Social Darwinism In American Thought by Richard Hofstadter
This book delves into the historical development and impact of Social Darwinism in the United States, exploring how the theory of natural selection was adapted and misapplied to justify social, economic, and political ideologies. It examines the ways in which influential thinkers and leaders used Darwinian concepts to rationalize laissez-faire capitalism, imperialism, and social inequality during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The work critically analyzes the intersection of science and society, highlighting the ethical and philosophical debates that arose from the application of evolutionary theory to human affairs.
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- 1944
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