Which of the following statements about the theory of Social Darwinism is correct?

A) The theory was first proposed in On the Origin of the Species by Charles Darwin.
B) The theory argued that evolution in human society should be under the control of the government.
C) The theory argued that the giant industrial corporation was inept and would soon fall apart.
D) The theory argued that freedom required frank acceptance of inequality.
E) The theory argued that legislation was the only way to combat poverty.

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Laiken Oliver · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Social Darwinism applied the concept of survival of the fittest to human societies, suggesting that social progress comes from the competition and survival of the strongest individuals or groups. It did not originate from Darwin's On the Origin of Species, nor did it advocate for government control over evolution, the ineptitude of corporations, or legislation as the sole means to combat poverty. Instead, it justified social inequality as a natural outcome of competition.

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