What Was an Important Argument of the Philosopher Herbert Spencer

question 24

Multiple Choice

What was an important argument of the philosopher Herbert Spencer?

• A) The new science of sociology could uncover the basic laws of human society.
• B) There was a divine creation for each species of animal.
• C) The concept of "race" had no scientific basis.
• D) The human race was driven by "the survival of the fittest."

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Definitions:

Losing Positions

Investments that have decreased in value from the original purchase price, leading to potential financial losses for the investor.

Active Investments

Investment strategies that involve frequent transactions and monitoring by investors or fund managers with the aim to outperform market indexes.

Forecasting Errors

Discrepancies between predicted values and actual values that occur when projecting future data points or trends.

Passive Investments

Investment strategies that involve minimal buying and selling actions, typically focused on long-term appreciation and mimicking market or sector indexes.