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The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

CHAPTER

Holmes, Eugenics, and Misconceptions

This chapter explores the controversial legacy of Oliver Wendell Holmes, focusing on his role in the eugenics movement and the implications of the Buck v. Bell case. It critiques historical interpretations of social Darwinism, addressing the misattribution of Herbert Spencer's views, while examining the complex connections between eugenics, progressive movements, and contemporary political ideologies.

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