Reverend Thomas Malthus wrote his Essay on the Principals of Populations in 1798, although it’s significance can be seen in the modern day. After over 50 years since his work was first published, his ideas can be seen repeated in Darwin’s own recent theory of evolution. As a mathematician I can see the value in Darwin’s use of Malthus essay in creating his own theory. Darwin’s interpretation of Malthus’ work gives his own theory a sold scientific foundation to start from.
Malthus’ theory is based on the idea that populations and resources cannot increase at the same rate. Animal populations, as well as human populations, increase at a geometrical ratio, with human populations having the potential to double every 25 years. Resources needed …show more content…
Individuals with the most desirable traits have light skin tones and are able to live in high classes. Men also are the more superior sex, as they possess many of the advantageous traits, such as strength and higher intelligence. The biological differences between races, sexes, and the rich and poor help for us to examine why some demographics are more likely to succumb to positive checks and pressures than others. For example, it has been found that persons of African decent have a smaller skull, and therefore a smaller brain capacity. Since they are lacking the same level of intelligence as Europeans, they have developed differently without desirable traits. It would seem that these biological disadvantages have contributed to the coloring of their skin as they have evolved in a path different from white skinned men. Individuals lacking traits to protect them from disease are more likely to die, similarly, individuals lacking traits such as intelligence or good work ethic are not able to advance in …show more content…
Our species depends on positive and preventative checks to keep populations from surpassing food supplies. Without these biological differences, our species as a whole would be in danger of starvation and extinction, which is why those naturally inferior must exist to keep populations in check. These inferiorities can be plainly seen in physical characteristics, such as skin color or the bodily differences between men and women. Mental incapability and other traits not visible also account for differences between classes. Malthus’ ideas in the context of Darwin’s theory can be plainly seen in today’s society, and their relevance is obvious in allowing us to better understand the very structure of
Malthus’ theory is based on the idea that populations and resources cannot increase at the same rate. Animal populations, as well as human populations, increase at a geometrical ratio, with human populations having the potential to double every 25 years. Resources needed …show more content…
Individuals with the most desirable traits have light skin tones and are able to live in high classes. Men also are the more superior sex, as they possess many of the advantageous traits, such as strength and higher intelligence. The biological differences between races, sexes, and the rich and poor help for us to examine why some demographics are more likely to succumb to positive checks and pressures than others. For example, it has been found that persons of African decent have a smaller skull, and therefore a smaller brain capacity. Since they are lacking the same level of intelligence as Europeans, they have developed differently without desirable traits. It would seem that these biological disadvantages have contributed to the coloring of their skin as they have evolved in a path different from white skinned men. Individuals lacking traits to protect them from disease are more likely to die, similarly, individuals lacking traits such as intelligence or good work ethic are not able to advance in …show more content…
Our species depends on positive and preventative checks to keep populations from surpassing food supplies. Without these biological differences, our species as a whole would be in danger of starvation and extinction, which is why those naturally inferior must exist to keep populations in check. These inferiorities can be plainly seen in physical characteristics, such as skin color or the bodily differences between men and women. Mental incapability and other traits not visible also account for differences between classes. Malthus’ ideas in the context of Darwin’s theory can be plainly seen in today’s society, and their relevance is obvious in allowing us to better understand the very structure of