The History of Bad Ideas: Taxonomy
Past Present Future
Contextual Evolution of Racial Terms
The concept of race in relation to eugenics in the past had a different contextual meaning than it does today. Terms like 'race' in Edwardian literature referred to type or country and were more flexible. When discussing eugenics and race, it is important to consider the historical context and the evolution of language and meanings over time.
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