15 Questions
When and where were Social Darwinist theories largely defined by scholars?
Social Darwinist theories were largely defined by scholars in Western Europe and North America in the 1870s.
What is Social Darwinism?
Social Darwinism is the study and implementation of various pseudoscientific theories and societal practices that purport to apply biological concepts of natural selection and survival of the fittest to sociology, economics and politics.
What do Social Darwinists believe regarding the wealth and power of the strong and the weak?
Social Darwinists believe that the strong should see their wealth and power increase while the weak should see their wealth and power decrease.
What are some of the mechanisms that Social Darwinists believe reward strength and punish weakness?
Social Darwinists differ on the precise mechanisms, but some stress competition between individuals in laissez-faire capitalism, while others support eugenics, racism, imperialism and/or fascism.
In what ways did Social Darwinism decline in popularity?
Social Darwinism declined in popularity following the emphasis on struggle between national or racial groups, and due to the decline of support for eugenics, racism, imperialism, and fascism.
What is the etymological origin of the word 'social'?
The word 'social' derives from the Latin word socii ('allies')
Who were the Socii states and how are they related to the word 'social'?
The Socii states were historical allies of the Roman Republic. The word 'social' is particularly derived from them.
According to Karl Marx, why are human beings considered social beings?
According to Karl Marx, human beings are intrinsically, necessarily, and by definition social beings who cannot survive and meet their needs other than through social cooperation and association.
What does Karl Marx assert about the social characteristics of human beings?
According to Marx, human beings' social characteristics are objectively given from birth and affirmed by socialization processes.
According to Marx, what relations must people enter into in order to produce and reproduce their material life?
According to Marx, in producing and reproducing their material life, people must necessarily enter into relations of production.
What is the etymological origin of the word 'social'?
The word 'social' derives from the Latin word socii ('allies'). It is particularly derived from the Italian Socii states, historical allies of the Roman Republic.
According to Karl Marx, why are human beings considered social beings?
According to Karl Marx, human beings are considered social beings because they are intrinsically, necessarily, and by definition social beings who cannot survive and meet their needs other than through social co-operation and association.
What does Karl Marx assert about the social characteristics of human beings?
Karl Marx asserts that the social characteristics of human beings are objectively given facts, stamped on them from birth and affirmed by socialization processes.
According to Marx, in producing and reproducing their material life, what relations must people necessarily enter into?
According to Marx, in producing and reproducing their material life, people must necessarily enter into relations of production.
Who were the Socii states and how are they related to the word 'social'?
The Socii states were historical allies of the Roman Republic, and the word 'social' is particularly derived from the Italian Socii states.
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