1. Big Fish Eat Little Fish

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3. Social Darwinism: Justification?
“The growth of large business is merely a survival of the fittest.”
-John D. Rockefeller

4. Charles Darwin 1859 published a book titled The Origin of Species
Theory of Evolution
Natural Selection.
Struggle is normal.
Some are superior.
There are benefits when the unfit are eliminated.

5. 1971 – English Philosopher who coins phrase “Social Darwinism”
Herbert Spencer
1971 – English Philosopher who coins phrase “Social Darwinism”

6. What is Social Darwinism?
Social Darwinism is:
- individuals compete naturally.
- the incompetent lose and the strong
win. ie. “survival of the fittest”.
Justifies: Monopolies, Wealth and the need not to create programs for the poor
Government must not interfere unless the unfit are stealing from the fit.

7. Government or No Government?
Should the Government interfere with Business????
-By 1880 many Social Darwinists
were saying “NO”?!?!? .

8. Social Darwinism and Business
Natural Competition controls the economy.
Government is not there to help people, but to support business.
Big business can take over small business.
Ruthless methods are OK.

9. Social Darwinism and Race
Only the strong races can survive.
Technology should be kept by races that create advancement.
Justification for genocide.

10. America’s Reaction “Self-made man” concept built the country.
“Rugged Individualism” is good.
Wealth is the reward for hard work and ability.
Failure is due to lack of ability and laziness.

11. Is this right? Do you agree? Then explain this……

13. The Social Darwinists
Andrew Carnegie
T. Roosevelt Sr.
C. Vanderbilt

14. What comes of Social Darwinism?
Philanthropy: using one’s fortune to further social progress. (good)
Expands the gap between the rich and the poor.
Justifies Imperialism taking over weaker countries for national gain

15. What is Social Darwinism Not Considering?
Do the poor start out equal with the wealthy
Does the poor have access to education.
Have the poor been fed and healthy
Do the poor have access to capital (money)
Is racism and nationalism against immigrants give them an equal start

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