Define "Social Darwinism," and Then Summarize Darwin's Response to It

question 10

Essay

Define "social Darwinism," and then summarize Darwin's response to it as presented in his The Descent of Man.

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Definitions:

Discrepancy

A lack of compatibility or uniformity that leads to a difference between things that should be the same, often leading to conflict or confusion.

Avoid

To keep oneself from doing something, or to prevent a particular outcome from happening.

Transaction

An instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or action.

Utmost Good Faith

A legal doctrine requiring parties in certain types of contracts, such as insurance, to act honestly and disclose all relevant information.