The concept of the Great Chain of Being was not attributed to a single creator but rather evolved through the philosophical and theological ideas of various thinkers in ancient and medieval times. It is often associated with Aristotle, who emphasized a hierarchical structure of existence, and later adapted by figures like Plotinus and Thomas Aquinas. The Great Chain of Being posits a strict hierarchical structure of all matter and life, ranging from the simplest forms to the divine, influencing Western thought on nature and the cosmos. This framework underscores the interconnectedness and order of all entities in the universe.
Aristotle
Human is the final consumer. The great Creator made the world to be our.
The great chain of being is the .. something something something of the something something something Idiot ^
Queen Elizabeth
Daniel Defoe would rank cannibals just under the "Man" ranking in the Great Chain of Being.
Daniel Defoe would rank cannibals just under the "Man" ranking in the Great Chain of Being.
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her place was in the slavery part
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.
it lead to chaos
No, the concept of the Great Chain of Being was developed by Neoplatonist philosophers such as Plotinus and later embraced by Christian theologians like Thomas Aquinas. Aristotle's ideas did influence the concept, but he did not create it himself.
a british belief system that ranked people, creatures, and elements based on their importance