Generalizing Darwinism to social evolution: Some early attempts

G.M. Hodgson

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Abstract

The article focuses on the early attempts of generalizing Darwinism to social evolution. In early literature, definitions of the core concepts of a generalized Darwinism are absent. Earlier writings failed to identify the difference between cohesive entity that is being selected and the entities that replicate variedly as a result of selection. Human sociality particularly relies on language and culture. The basis of emergent social properties , with intersubjective interpretations of intention and meaning. The basis of emergent social properties are these complex casual interactions
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)899-914
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Economic Issues
Volume39
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2005

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