Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Karl Pearson: Social Darwinism

Thesis: Pearson's writings exemplify the justification of imperialism with harsh Social Darwinism.

Context: Darwin's theories
Social darwinism applied in the domestic sphere

Application: Pearson discusses several tribes in Africa as examples
He also talks about the historical context: how empires have arisen and fallen, and how several races that are "inferior" have been weeded out.
America and Australia are examples of the necessary process of getting rid of weaker peoples

Frightening!

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