What key phrase is Herbert Spencer famous for coining?
"Natural selection"
"Survival of the fittest"
"Social contract"
"Economic man"
Answer
The phrase "survival of the fittest" encapsulates Herbert Spencer's concept of evolution, originally coined by philosopher Thomas Malthus. It suggests that in the ceaseless struggle for existence, individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, thus passing on their favorable characteristics to subsequent generations. This, over time, drives the process of evolutionary adaptation and progress.
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