Social Darwinism
Links
Evolution and Philosophy: Social Darwinism
http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/evolphil/social.html
Evolution does not have moral consequences, and does not make cosmic purpose impossible.
Wikipedia: Social Darwinism
http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Darwinism
Article from this openly-edited reference work.
Victorian Web: Social Darwinism
http://www.victorianweb.org/philosophy/socdar.html
Basic introduction to the theory.
Social Darwinism: Reason or Rationalization
http://www.smplanet.com/imperialism/activity.html
Student essay-writing activity considering Social Darwinism in terms of its historical context and use. Includes responses written by students.