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'''Eugenics''' is a social [[philosophy]] which advocates the improvement of [[human]] [[hereditary]] traits through various forms of intervention. The exact definition of ''eugenics'' has been a matter of debate since the term was coined. The definition of it as a "social philosophy" (that is, a philosophy with implications for social order) is not meant to be definitive, and is taken from "Development of a Eugenic Philosophy" by [[Frederick Osborn]] in ''[[American Sociological Review]]. Throughout history, eugenics has been regarded by its various advocates as a [[social responsibility]], an [[altruism|altruistic]] stance of a society, meant to create healthier, stronger and/or more [[intelligence (trait)|intelligent]] people, to save [[economics|resources]], and lessen human [[suffering]].  
 
'''Eugenics''' is a social [[philosophy]] which advocates the improvement of [[human]] [[hereditary]] traits through various forms of intervention. The exact definition of ''eugenics'' has been a matter of debate since the term was coined. The definition of it as a "social philosophy" (that is, a philosophy with implications for social order) is not meant to be definitive, and is taken from "Development of a Eugenic Philosophy" by [[Frederick Osborn]] in ''[[American Sociological Review]]. Throughout history, eugenics has been regarded by its various advocates as a [[social responsibility]], an [[altruism|altruistic]] stance of a society, meant to create healthier, stronger and/or more [[intelligence (trait)|intelligent]] people, to save [[economics|resources]], and lessen human [[suffering]].  

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