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Competition is inherent to our nature but it's obviously not something exclusive.
Kropotkin viewed the "struggle of existence" not as a competition between organisms, but a struggle against adverse circumstances. The environment is the "common enemy", not other species or individuals.
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"Darwin recognised that no phrase would be perfect in capturing the essence of his theory, and the use of ‘survival of the fittest’ had some unintended consequences. Today, most modern biologists reject the phrase because ‘fittest’ has connotations in popular culture well beyond its original biological meaning of reproductive success. It was used in the 19th century by so-called social Darwinists to justify the unrestrained competition of cut-throat capitalism, and by creationists in the 20th century to criticise evolutionary theory for justifying moral standards that lead to ill treatment of the weak in society. (...)"
Kropotkin viewed the "struggle of existence" not as a competition between organisms, but a struggle against adverse circumstances. The environment is the "common enemy", not other species or individuals.
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"Darwin recognised that no phrase would be perfect in capturing the essence of his theory, and the use of ‘survival of the fittest’ had some unintended consequences. Today, most modern biologists reject the phrase because ‘fittest’ has connotations in popular culture well beyond its original biological meaning of reproductive success. It was used in the 19th century by so-called social Darwinists to justify the unrestrained competition of cut-throat capitalism, and by creationists in the 20th century to criticise evolutionary theory for justifying moral standards that lead to ill treatment of the weak in society. (...)"
Fake Darwin: myths and misconceptions
Many myths have persisted about Darwin's life and work. Here are a few of the more pervasive ones, with full debunking below...
www.darwinproject.ac.uk
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