Question

Which scientist’s theory greatly influenced Charles Darwin?

Sigmund Freud
Thomas Malthus
Friedrich Nietzche
Herbert Spenser

Answer 1

Answer is Thomas Malthus .

Answer 2

Answer: Thomas Malthus

Step-by-step explanation:

• Charles Darwin was influence by Thomas Malthus's idea that the population of the organisms cannot grow indefinitely but only up to a level that can be supported by the available resources.

• Darwin was influenced by this idea and applied it to all the species.

• Ultimately, he incorporated Malthus's thoughts into the concept of survival of fittest.

• Further, Malthus's idea also supported Darwin's studies on Galapagos Island.