In reaction to social Darwinism’s murderous tendencies, Mill’s view became dominant after World War II in the form of social democracy. State action to improve diet, education, health, and housing would enable the poor to realize their potential.
为了对付社会达尔文主义这残暴倾向，穆勒的观点在二战后以社会民主的形式成为主流。改善饮食、教育、卫生和住房条件的国家行动能让穷人实现自己的潜能。竞争作为社会原则，其重要性不如合作。