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Q: Why was the great chain of being important?
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Why is the great chain of being so important?

I don't think its that important


Who PROPOSED The great chain of being?

Aristotle


What was the Chain of Being and what did it uphold?

The great chain of being is the .. something something something of the something something something Idiot ^


What are the contributions of Aristotle in Taxonomy?

The Great Chain of Being.


What is the Elizabethan belief in the great chain of being?

Queen Elizabeth


Where in Great chain of being would Daniel Defoe most likely rank cannibals?

Daniel Defoe would rank cannibals just under the "Man" ranking in the Great Chain of Being.


Where in the great chain being would Daniel Defoe most likely rank cannibals?

Daniel Defoe would rank cannibals just under the "Man" ranking in the Great Chain of Being.


Did Aristotle create the great chain of being?

Yes, he did. It was one of his philosophies.


Why are common spider an important part of the food chain?

Spiders are an important part of the food chain. They get rid of unwanted insects and being food for birds and other animals.


What was elizabeths 1 place in the great chain of being?

her place was in the slavery part


What happened if you questioned the Great chain of being?

Most people didn't directly question the great chain of being but were more discrete. Philosphers wrote books about it trying to send messages. This became a serious a issue in the turn of the 15th to 16h century when books and resources became more available. More people became aware and started questioning The Great Chain of Being but no one revolted until later on. Most people are punished if they question the Great Chain of Being as they are acting on 'free will' instead of obeying the people above them. Back during those times, it was everyones 'fate' to follow it.


What was thought would happen if someone tried to upset the great chain of being?

it lead to chaos