Theory on the evolution of the state?

Answer 1

Evolution - a unifying principle of biology

The theory of evolution states that modern organisms are descendants of ancient organisms and that modifications accumulated over time explain the apparent changes and differences among modern forms of life. This 'descent with modification' theory was central to Charles Darwin's argument of biological evolution, an idea spearheaded by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (1744-1829). The idea of evolution proposes that animals and plants can change over time, and are not static forms created at once and independent of each other. Lamarck and Darwin proposed different explanation of how these changes may occur. Darwin's proposal of natural selection has proved correct and evidence from Biology, earth science, and cosmology all corroborate the basic mechanism of natural selection.

Answer 2

One theory on the evolution of the state is the social contract theory, which suggests that individuals came together to form a state in order to secure protection and create social order. Another theory is the force theory, which posits that states emerge through the conquest and subjugation of weaker groups by a more powerful entity. Additionally, the evolutionary theory suggests that states developed over time as a natural progression from simpler forms of social organization.