“Life is a survival of the fittest.” To what extent is this true of Singapore society? Singapore is a multi-ethnic society and we are enjoying racial harmony because we see each other as Singaporeans and partly because of what the government did for the country. Meritocracy was one of the things that the government imposed so as to give equal opportunities for Singaporeans and therefore this had partly made life in Singapore a survival of the fittest. Meritocracy‚ which can also mean
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sociologists‚ and others began to adopt the idea that human society had also evolved. One of the most well-know theory inspired by Darwin is Spenser’s social evolution‚ popularly known as the Social Darwinism‚ which centers around the idea of " Survival of the fittest"(Wikipedia‚ 2007) In the following essay‚ the author will try to explain some of the key characteristics of this philosophy‚ as well as providing some critics on its ruthlessness that are against this concept. However‚ there will be strong
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23 March 2013 Survival of the fittest Gone with the Wind is a well written novel that takes place in an important time in America’s history. There are four major characters‚ Rhett‚ Scarlett‚ Melanie and Ashley‚ who has to survive through a catastrophe. Some southern do survive the Civil War and Reconstruction‚ however others do not. I agree with Leila Gemme. The major theme of the novel is survival. Mitchell has portrayed this by the adaptation of the characters. Scarlett and Rhett are survivors
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Survival of the Fittest Hard work and dedication are the sole two pieces to the puzzle of success. A goal set in one’s mind has the capacity to control their mind and guide them in the straight path. In the book Unbroken‚ by Laura Hillenbrand‚ Louis Zamperini‚ who starts off his childhood as a complete mess of a child by stealing things and fighting with others‚ undergoes a personality change‚ turning into a confident and respectable man who is trained by his brother‚ Pete‚ to run on the track
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with a life and death situation‚ people will often do amazing‚ heroic‚ and shameful things to survive. Yann Martel’s brilliant novel The Life of Pi has many themes. The story revolves around an Indian boy‚ who upon being faced with a shipwreck catastrophe is forced to remain in the ocean for 227 days with a live tiger on board. As a deeply religious person‚ he is in a constant battle between morality and his will to exist; and how far he must go in order to do so. The main theme in Life of Pi is the
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Survival of PI In the novel Life of Pi‚ Pi goes through an unexpected journey for 227 days that adjusts his morals and needs to survive. Pi depends on his survival by over looking his morals‚ having faith‚ and creating his own version of the situation rather than facing reality. The human mind will go to great lengths to escape itself out of traumatic real life situations. Survival is the state of continuing to live or exist‚ typically in spite of an accident‚ ordeal‚ or difficult circumstances
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Pi’s survival can be put down to one simple thing‚ his trust in god. Discuss. Canadian author Yann Martel portrays Pi as such a strong-minded human being in his novel ‘Life of Pi’‚ the story shows that Pi’s hunger to survive gets him through the whole ordeal of being stranded at sea. But one can argue that his trust in God; that is‚ his beliefs and spirituality for three religions (Hinduism‚ Islam & Christianity) isn’t the only thing that helps him whilst he trapped at sea. His youth in Pondicherry
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An American‚ Survival of the Fittest In the 19th century on the diversely populated Galápagos Islands off the coast of South America‚ Charles Darwin studied the Galápagos finches to produce his well- known theory of natural selection. Years later‚ Darwin began to coin the phrase “survival of the fittest” as an accurate synonym to natural selection. Just as only the fittest survive in the process of Evolution‚ in human society only the fittest individuals survive and flourish‚ an idea called Social
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The Primacy of Survival in Life of Pi The urgent crave to survive at all costs is known as the primacy of survival. Survival is essential for every animal‚ and there is no shortage of lengths they will go to in order to survive. Yann Martel’s Life of Pi portrays the theme of primacy of survival based on Pi’s determination and courage throughout his journey. Piscine Molitor Patel‚ known to all as Pi‚ is a Hindu boy who embarks on a journey to Canada along with his family and their zoo animals. Midway
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Life of Pi- Survival against the Odds The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation but more importantly the will to survive. Life of Pi is an intense‚ emotional story of survival and triumph against the odds. Piscine Molitor Patel is a near consistent peril throughout the story. After losing his whole family in a shipwreck he has to survive on a life boat‚ in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. His odds of survival are low due to many challenges he is faced with
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