The theory suggests that beneficial behaviors are passed on for generations while unbeneficial behaviors are not passed on.
genetic drift
gene flow
optimality
adaptation

you did not attach the discourse, but i assume it to be the discourse on the origin and basis of inequality among men (the original titile in french is: "discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes"), also know as "second discourse". in this discourse, jean-jacques rousseau emphasizes that private property is the basis of all inequalities.

therefore, what enabled the old regime to maintain as long as it did was private property.

true, i don't really know what you're asking but from the info you provided im guessing the answer is true.

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explanation: bc blah