Charles Darwin and Imperialism, how the English empire used Darwinian to justify the on-going process of imperialism
Title: Charles Darwin and Imperialism, how the English empire used Darwinian to justify the on-going process of imperialism
Category: /History/European History
Details: Words: 512 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
Charles Darwin and Imperialism, how the English empire used Darwinian to justify the on-going process of imperialism
Category: /History/European History
Details: Words: 512 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
England went through dramatic changes in the 19th century.
English culture, socio-economic structure and politics where largely
influenced by the principles of science. Many social expressions
occurred due to these changes. Transformations which categorized this
time period could be observed in social institutions; for instance: the
switch from popular Evangelicalism to atheism, emergence of feminism and
the creation of new political ideologies (Liberalism, Conservatism and
Radicalism). These are just a few of the changes that
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studies reveal how
close to nature humanity really is. The English empire quickly saw
themselves as a dominant predatorial species of the world.
In conclusion, the English empire used Darwinian concept to
justify the on-going process of imperialism. Charles Darwin's ideas
elevated the ego's of the English people to over-estimate themselves
socially and globally. The affects of Darwinism can be seen throughout
the spectrum of social interaction both in the animal kingdom and human
society.