Nietzche
What is the major independent variable in his view of social evolution?
What did he believe is the driving force behind social evolution?
Competition
What was inspiration for his view on social evolution?
What did he view society as?
A superorganism
What was the major independent variable for various social phenomena according to him?
Reproductive fitness
What is his other view of social evolution?
He believed in natural selection/"survival of the fittest"
What reduces competition?
Differentiation/specialization of labor
What did Comte believe about positivism?
He believed positivism could end social upheavals and help people grow more civilized
What did he believe about competition and society?
He believed competition benefits society
Why does he say society is nepotistic?
He believes we want our genes and/or the genes of the kin we favor to be fit for society and get passed down