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Chains of Being

"The Chain of Being" by Timothy P. Donegan, Patrick Reidy, and S.R. Malone explores the hierarchical structure that connects all existence, from God to inanimate objects. This philosophical framework ranks humanity as third in importance within the cosmos, a concept reinforced by historical beliefs in divine order. It examines the nuances of this hierarchy, where spiritual humans are considered superior to the bestial, and how authors have used animal symbols to illustrate humanity's rank. The work invites readers to reflect on their place in the grand design of the universe.

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Chains of Being

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  1. Chains of Being Timothy P Donegan, Patrick Reidy, and S.R. Malone

  2. The Chain is Real • “The chain stretched from the foot of God’s throne to the meanest of inanimate objects” –Eustice Mandeville WetenhallTillyard

  3. Order of the Chain • God • Angels • Homo Sapiens • Animal Nation • Vegetable • Inanimate Objects The latest rankings from the Cosmic Press has ranked humanity at number three in galactic importance.

  4. Order of the Chain-Part Two Slide Fo’ • It is important to note that there are subdivisions within the aforementioned divisions. • For example, the regal eagle is considered higher ranking on the chain than the hapless sloth. (in most countries)

  5. Other Awe Inspiring Rankings Astrological • Sun • Moon • Planets • Stars

  6. Ramifications of the Chain • The people of the Elizabethan World believed that this chain was ordained by god, and upheld it as sacred. • Accordingly, kings drew their power from the fact that they were believed to be God’s decreed leaders on Earth. • Of course, the King was obligated to be a wise and just ruler in order to fulfill his noble mandate from heaven.

  7. Ramifications……Continued!! -Humans who were spiritual were believed to be near the top of their subdivision of the chain, while humans who were bestial were placed near the bottom. -It was essential for each individual person to realize and accept his or her own place in the chain. -Thus many people believed that people who tried to rise above their place did so out of envy of their superiors, or personal greed.

  8. ..........………More Ramifications • Authors often compared humans to certain animals or plants in order to emphasize their place on the chain. • For example, if one man was lion and another man a dog, the lion-man was being shown far superior to the dog-man. • Thus, the members of the chain were used as symbols of nobility according to their rank.

  9. Peace

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