Darwinism and Politics (1889)

Darwinism and Politics is a book written by David George Ritchie in 1889. The book explores the relationship between Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and its impact on political and social thought. Ritchie argues that Darwinism has significant implications for political philosophy and that it challenges traditional views of human nature and society. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of Darwin's theory of evolution and its impact on scientific thought. The second part examines the implications of Darwinism for political philosophy, including its influence on individualism, socialism, and nationalism. The final part explores the relationship between Darwinism and ethics, including the role of natural selection in moral decision-making. Throughout the book, Ritchie emphasizes the importance of understanding the implications of Darwinism for political and social thought. Darwinism and Politics is a seminal work in the history of political philosophy and remains relevant today for its insights into the relationship between science and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.