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635 Darwin and Cataclysmic Change (with Allen MacDuffie) | My Last Book with Adelle Waldman

The History of Literature

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Darwinism and the Crisis of Meaning

This chapter examines the challenges individuals faced when grappling with Darwin's theories and the implications of scientific materialism for their understanding of purpose and morality. It highlights the dangerous misinterpretation of evolution, connecting it to social Darwinism and imperialism, while discussing the implications for humanity and progress.

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