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Science and politics have had a diverse and intricate relationship in the early modern era, with different philosophies of science and politics contributing to various uses of science for political purposes.

'''Science and politics''' have had a diverse and intricate relationship in the early modern era, with different philosophies of science and politics contributing to various uses of science for political purposes.

==Evolution and Politics==

==Evolution and Politics==

In the 19th century, [[Lamarck|Lamarckian]] evolution was supported by a wide set of social reformists and [socialists], who argued that improvements to a man's condition would be passed down to his children, improving later generations.

In the 19th century, [[Lamarck]]ian evolution was supported by a wide set of social reformists and [socialists], who argued that improvements to a man's condition would be passed down to his children, improving later generations.

[[Darwinian evolution]], conversely, was used as a natural proof of [[Laissez-Faire]] economics, and since Darwin upheld [[evolutionary racism]], it has been invoked to support [[imperialism]], [[racism]], and the [[fascist]] policies of [[Nazi Germany]] and [[Italy]].  Evolutionary theory was the leading force behind the many [[eugenics]] movements of the 20th century, leading to the death of millions.

[[Darwinian evolution]], conversely, was used as a natural proof of [[Laissez-Faire]] economics, and since Darwin upheld [[evolutionary racism]], it has been invoked to support [[imperialism]], [[racism]], and the [[fascist]] policies of [[Nazi Germany]] and [[Italy]].  Evolutionary theory was the leading force behind the many [[eugenics]] movements of the 20th century, leading to the death of millions.