Was Hitler a Darwinian? - Disputed Questions in the History of Evolutionary Theory

Summary

According to the standard interpretation, the principle of survival of the fittest has rendered human behavior, ultimately selfish. Few doubt that Darwinian theory, especially as construed by the master's German disciple, Ernst Haeckel, inspired Hitler and led to Nazi atrocities. The author argues that this orthodox view is wrongheaded.

Product details

• Authors: Robert J. Richards, Richards Robert J.
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.11.2013
• EAN: 9780226058764
• ISBN: 978-0-226-05876-4
• No. of pages: 280
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Evolution, SCIENCE / History, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution, History of Science