First of all, looking past the pun, it is the “fittest” as in best to adapt/survive. Second, Darwin didn’t coin the phrase and it wasn’t added to the book (made by a collection of scientists) till a later edition.
I think of Jim Fixx, the guy who popularized running as a habit — who dropped dead while running one day. I, who am borderline diabetic and full-blown obese, have well outlived him, not just when considering it was 1984 when Fixx died, but also that he was only 52 as well.
Tue Elung-Jensen: It went through several editions by Darwin, and thus during his lifetime. Some of them include feedback from readers of earlier editions, including one from clergy pointing out how it strengthened his appreciation of God’s detail in creation. “Social Darwinism” was coined during his lifetime and he repudiated it, emphasizing cooperation as part of “fitness”. I have seen “survival of the fittest” attributed to his chief debater, Thomas Huxley, but not in any of his writings.
I get this a lot. I have a neurological condition that makes life difficult. To counteract its debilitating effects, I work out 3 times/week for less than 30 minutes. I follow the creed that intensity matters more than duration. One consequence of this is I look “football ready” when in fact I fatigue very quickly. I apply for customer service type jobs and immediately the hiring manager wants me to unload trucks all day.
I agree “social spencerism” Is a better term, but as for the rest, three-fold repetition does not increase validity. As I have previously said, check your posts after pressing “Submit” and make sure it is posted. Once is enough. If it repeats, delete all but one.
Zen-of-Zinfandel about 10 years ago
He recognized the stamina of pipe fitters
NoCents about 10 years ago
Maybe he didn’t quit – maybe he just took a hint and retired.
Tue Elung-Jensen about 10 years ago
First of all, looking past the pun, it is the “fittest” as in best to adapt/survive. Second, Darwin didn’t coin the phrase and it wasn’t added to the book (made by a collection of scientists) till a later edition.
Zen-of-Zinfandel about 10 years ago
I recently read: “We can affirm that in the ethical progress of man, mutual support not mutual struggle – has had the leading part.”
K M about 10 years ago
I think of Jim Fixx, the guy who popularized running as a habit — who dropped dead while running one day. I, who am borderline diabetic and full-blown obese, have well outlived him, not just when considering it was 1984 when Fixx died, but also that he was only 52 as well.
hippogriff about 10 years ago
Tue Elung-Jensen: It went through several editions by Darwin, and thus during his lifetime. Some of them include feedback from readers of earlier editions, including one from clergy pointing out how it strengthened his appreciation of God’s detail in creation. “Social Darwinism” was coined during his lifetime and he repudiated it, emphasizing cooperation as part of “fitness”. I have seen “survival of the fittest” attributed to his chief debater, Thomas Huxley, but not in any of his writings.
Boots at the Boar Premium Member about 10 years ago
I get this a lot. I have a neurological condition that makes life difficult. To counteract its debilitating effects, I work out 3 times/week for less than 30 minutes. I follow the creed that intensity matters more than duration. One consequence of this is I look “football ready” when in fact I fatigue very quickly. I apply for customer service type jobs and immediately the hiring manager wants me to unload trucks all day.
hippogriff about 10 years ago
I agree “social spencerism” Is a better term, but as for the rest, three-fold repetition does not increase validity. As I have previously said, check your posts after pressing “Submit” and make sure it is posted. Once is enough. If it repeats, delete all but one.