The point I am making is that, survival of the fittest is a very vague phrase. ‘It's an artificial-intelligence concept based on the idea of Darwinian survival of the fittest.’ ‘Since the very beginning of life, Darwin's theory of evolution, or survival of the fittest, has applied itself.’ ‘What is happening is an extreme form of Darwin's theory of survival of the fittest.’ In fact, he borrowed it from a economist. But remember, the phrase 'survival of the fittest' was not coined by Darwin himself. • They call it survival of the fittest, although it's their own survival they are now worried about. Survival of the fittest implies that the strong will succeed and the weak shall perish.

He coined the term ‘survival of the fittest’ seven years before Darwin’s publication of his theory of natural history, The Origin of the Species in 1859. Herbert Spencer (1820–1903) was an English philosopher who initiated a philosophy called ‘Social Darwinism’. • And as all we fifths of six know, life is, ahem, strictly survival of the fittest. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.

“Survival of the fittest” among Brands and Businesses A brand or business that adapts well to its environment has a great chance of survival. • These are metaphors of battle, struggle and the survival of the fittest. It does. See more.

The Darwinian notion that only those traits best suited to perpetuate the species will endure to be passed along indefinitely from generation to generation while those traits most detrimental to the good of the species will be phased out after a few generations. • Skiing involves the survival of the fittest. The 'fittest' will be successful and they shall rule the weaker because they are the most fit to do so. Fittest definition, adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking.