How was G. Stanley Hall’s theory of development influenced by Darwin’s evolutionary theory?

G. Stanley Hall was a renowned American psychologist and philosopher who wrote extensively on the topics of development, genetic psychology, philosophy of education, evolutionary theory, and educational reform (McReynolds & Osgood, 2013). His influence stems from his groundbreaking work on developmental psychology in which he fused Darwin’s evolutionary theory with German philosophical thought to create an original approach to addressing developmental issues. This seminal work had far-reaching implications for modern psychology and its theories about identity formation and psychosocial development.