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Social Darwinism and Scientific Racism – Joshua Pauling, 7/22/25 (2032)

Issues, Etc.

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Understanding Natural Selection and Its Misinterpretations

This chapter explores Charles Darwin's pivotal role in evolutionary theory, focusing on natural selection as detailed in 'On the Origin of Species.' It also discusses the misinterpretation of his ideas, particularly the term 'favored races,' and their erroneous application to human social contexts.

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