[Ken H]

(n) eugenics: the study of methods of improving genetic qualities by selective breeding (especially as applied to human mating) --wordnet

The practice of selective breeding, as well as the practice of both genocide and tyranny, preceded Darwin by thousands of years.

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I mention England particularly, because modern eugenics was invented by Sir Francis Galton in 1865, and he explicitly based his ideas on those of his cousin, Charles Darwin. In other words, a fascistic individual pondered Darwin's theory, and literally invented eugenics.

Just like a fascistic person (A. Hitler) pondered the New Testament and developed his attitude toward Jews?

A direct link with Darwin: his cousin, who specifically credited Darwin with inspiring his own ideas.

Then you would also have to say there is a direct link between Christianity and Nazi policies toward Jews. Hitler specifically credited Christianity with inspiring his antisemitism. (see post #20 on this thread)

Are not both of the above attempts at linkage an exercise in sophistry?

[PatrickHenry]

Greek warrior Spartan civilization. Weakling infants were left in the mountains to die.
The Republic, Book 5, Section 1. Plato recommended state-supervised selective breeding of children.
History of Australia. Before Darwin, England exiled criminals to purify the race.

[Shalom Israel]

Are not both of the above attempts at linkage an exercise in sophistry?

Look up sophistry. It means plausible but incorrect logic. I stated a fact of history. Facts cannot be sophistical.

[Shalom Israel]

Are not both of the above attempts at linkage an exercise in sophistry?

Look up sophistry. It means plausible but incorrect logic. I stated a fact of history. Facts cannot be sophistical.