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Who coined the phrase 'Survival of the fittest'?
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Herbert Spencer
Survival of the Fittest Phrase Origin
The phrase 'Survival of the fittest' was coined by the philosopher and biologist Herbert Spencer.
Historical Context
- Herbert Spencer first used this phrase in his 1864 work, 'Principles of Biology'.
- He used it to elaborate on Charles Darwin's concept of natural selection.
- While Charles Darwin discussed the principle of survival based on advantageous traits, he adopted Spencer's specific phrase later in subsequent editions of 'On the Origin of Species'.
Key Figures
- Herbert Spencer: Coined the phrase 'Survival of the fittest'.
- Charles Darwin: Developed the theory of natural selection, which Spencer's phrase described.
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