Darwin?s attempt to apply his theory of natural selection to the moral faculties of humanity is one that can be proved by abundance of evidence that we are shown within his writing The Decent of Man. We see how Darwin shows us natural selection in relation to animal but then how he can also so prominently apply this theory to man. Darwin's theory of natural selection can be linked to the morality of humans by showing us examples of soldiers at war always relying on the morality, trust and benevolent actions of others in order to survive. Firstly I will be discussing what natural selection is and how it has influenced a growth of morality in each of us. Secondly I will show how Darwin attempts to prove a relation between his theory of natural selection between man and beast. I will talk of the examples he gives and how he applies this to the morality of humanity. Lastly I will discuss how the greatest of traits are the traits which continue to be passed down from one generation to another and how survival of the fittest is a key requirement for the traits such as morality to become prominent.
Natural selection was developed by Charles Darwin as a theory that organisms adapt to better suit their changing environment. Over time small behavioural changes begin to form physical changes. The stronger and best adapted members of the species breed more and live longer; thus passing their genetic adaptation to the next generation who will in turn pass it on. Over time every member of the species will support the adaptation and will be better at surviving. Darwin says "When two tribes of primeval men, living in the same country, came into a competition, if the one tribe included a greater number of courageous, sympathetic and faithful members, who were always ready to warn ...