Who is credited with introducing the idea of 'survival of the fittest'?

Sociology Mcqs for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and Pakistan government job tests. Select an option below, then read the explanation.

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7 Jul 2019
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28 May 2026

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The phrase 'survival of the fittest' was coined by Herbert Spencer, not Marx or Durkheim. Therefore, the correct answer is Herbert Spencer.

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