Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution by kniaz Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin

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Author Kropotkin, Petr Alekseevich, kniaz, 1842-1921
Title Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution
Note Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution" by P. Kropotkin is a scientific publication written in the late 19th to early 20th century. In this work, Kropotkin challenges the prevailing Darwinian notion of the "struggle for existence" as the primary factor driving evolution, instead proposing that mutual aid and cooperation among species play a more crucial role in survival and evolution. The opening of the book presents Kropotkin's observations during his travels in Eastern Siberia and Northern Manchuria, where he noted the harsh conditions of nature and the consequent scarcity of animal life. He contrasts this with the numerous instances of cooperation and mutual aid among species, which he believes are essential for survival in the face of dire environmental challenges. Kropotkin sets the stage for further discussions on various species of animals—pointing out how they work together for mutual benefit, thereby laying a foundation for his thesis that cooperation, rather than competition, is a fundamental law of nature and a significant factor in the evolutionary process. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HM: Social sciences: Sociology
Subject Cooperation
Subject Social groups
Subject Social institutions
Category Text
EBook-No. 4341
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 15, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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