book The Origin of Species gave forth to attempts to attribute Darwinian precepts to humans in society. Commonly known as Social Darwinism, these ideas generally propagate the idea that “survival of the fittest” occurs not only in animals, but also in human societies. Andrew Carnegie, a wealthy businessman in the late 19th century, too believed in Social Darwinism. In his essay “Gospel of Wealth,” Carnegie identifies three main Darwinian precepts: the idea of the survival of the fittest in every department…
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