Was Malthus's theory about 'only the strong survive'?
While my work does highlight the harsh realities of population pressure, it is a misunderstanding to equate it solely with the concept of 'survival of the fittest' in its evolutionary sense. My focus was on the broader systemic checks that limit population, encompassing not just violent struggle but also widespread hardship, disease, and the absence of sufficient food. These are natural consequences of imbalance, not a selective breeding program.
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