1370English LiteratureMedium
Which of the following statements best describes the “Great Chain of Being”?
AIts major premise was that every existing thing in the universe had its “place” in a divinely planned hierarchical order which was pictured as a chain, vertically extended.
BIt could only be achieved through faith in God’s grace.
CBoth A and B
DIt regarded human beings as social creatures who could create meaningful lives only in association with other social beings.
Correct answer
A. Its major premise was that every existing thing in the universe had its “place” in a divinely planned hierarchical order which was pictured as a chain, vertically extended.
Explanation
The correct answer is Its major premise was that every existing thing in the universe had its “place” in a divinely planned hierarchical order which was pictured as a chain, vertically extended..