Social Darwinism

Darwin's natural selection theory of evolution is fully focused on interpretation of biodiversity. This is a scientific theory designed to explain observations on species. However, some people use this theory to prove specific views on human society, political or economic situations. All of these ideas have fundamental flaws: they use a purely scientific theory to achieve completely non - scientific objectives. By doing so, they distorted and distorted Darwin 's original idea.

One of distortion and misuse is a collection of loose ideologies labeled "Social Darwinism". The theory of social Darwinism is mainly based on the concept of competition and natural selection, and it is generally thought that the strength of society is better than the weak, and success is proof of their superiority.

Darwin enthusiastically opposed social injustice and oppression. He will get frustrated with the events of future generations. His name is attached to capitalism which is not bound by Marxism, and opposite ideology from ethnic cleansing to mandatory sterilization. Whether it is used to streamline social inequality, racism or eugenics, the so-called social Darwinian theory is first described in the origin of species and a serious misunderstanding of ideas applied to modern biology is.

19th century philosopher Herbert Spencer advocated the idea of ​​social Darwinism. Social Darwinism is to apply natural selection theory to social, political and economic problems. In its simplest form, social Darwinism follows the slogan of "strong survival" including human problems. Since this theory was used to promote the idea that the Caucasian European race is superior to other races, it is destined to rule them. When Spencer began to promote social Darwinism, the technology, economics and government of "White Europe" were improved compared to other cultures. Looking at this obvious advantage, as well as the economic and military structure, some people believe that natural selection is functioning, and races suitable for survival are better. We claim that social welfare programs that support poor people or disadvantaged people are contrary to nature itself and even extend this concept to microeconomic problems.

Social Darwinism is a social theory, and natural selection of Darwinian theory is used in human society. Social Darwinism is valued from Darwin's theory. However, social Darwinism is a belief that is prevalent in the late Victorian era in England, the USA and other areas. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the theory of social Darwinism and its influence on Australians. In this article I will briefly introduce it first. Next, we discuss the theory of social Darwinism. Later, it will explain the impact of social Darwinism on native Australians. Finally, this is the conclusion of the article.