jan 1, 1859 - 1859: Darwin publishes "On the Origin of Species;" Herbert Spencer becomes first major prophet of idea later

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An English philosopher that supported social Darwinism which was focused on survival of the fittest. He wanted the government to be hands-off (laissez-faire) - no housing regulations, no income tax, no sanitation, etc. - because these helped the unfit”survive which impedes societal progress - government should not interfere with the competitive process of evolution

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