Survival of the FittestHow Darwin's famous phrase got twisted.

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The phrase "survival of the fittest" is widely attributed to Charles Darwin, but it was actually coined by philosopher Herbert Spencer. Darwin later adopted the term, but his meaning was very different. For Darwin, "fittest" meant the most adaptable to the current environment, not necessarily the strongest or most aggressive. This story clarifies the origin of the quote and corrects the common, brutal misinterpretation of his evolutionary theory.