What Were the Arguments Used by "Survival of the Fittest

question 84

Essay

What were the arguments used by "survival of the fittest" theorists like William Graham Sumner and Herbert Spencer to justify harsh business practices? Why or why not is it unfair and misleading to call their theories "Social Darwinism"?

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Definitions:

Resell

The act of selling an item that one has previously bought to another buyer.

Wrongfully Refuses

Refers to an unjust or unauthorized act of denying or rejecting something that is due or deserved.

Action For Damages

A legal proceeding initiated to seek compensation for harm or loss suffered due to another's negligence or wrongful act.

Market Prices

The current prices at which goods and services can be bought or sold in a marketplace.