The Great Chain of Being in Shakespeare's works and Elizabethan society: a hierarchical concept of the universe
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The Great Chain of Being in Shakespeare's works and Elizabethan society: a hierarchical concept of the universe
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The Great Chain of Being, known in Latin as "Scala Naturae" and in German as "Stufenleiter der Wesen/der Natur", was a fundamental concept in natural philosophy during the Elizabethan era. This hierarchical structure of the universe originated from the works of ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle, Plato, Plotinus, and Proclus.
The Chain of Being was divided into two main realms:
The hierarchy, from top to bottom, consisted of:
Vocabulary: Actuality and Potentiality - In this concept, higher beings possessed more "actuality" (realized potential), while lower beings had more "potentiality" (unrealized potential).
This structure reflected the belief that the higher up the chain a being was, the more attributes it possessed, including all those below it. Spiritual essence increased towards the top, while material substance increased towards the bottom.
Highlight: God and Angels, being pure spirits, were considered to have no material bodies. Humans, positioned between the spiritual and material realms, possessed both spirit and matter, making them unique in their ability to change and die.
The Great Chain of Being was intricately structured, with each level containing its own hierarchy. This detailed organization reflected the Elizabethan understanding of the universe's complexity and order.
God: At the pinnacle of the chain
Angelic Beings: Divided into nine orders
Humanity: Positioned between the spiritual and material realms
Animals: Further subdivided into categories
Plants: Various types of flora
Minerals: Including metals, salts, and other inorganic substances
Example: The classification of animals shows the intricate understanding of nature, with creatures like bats and flying squirrels bridging the gap between quadrupeds and birds.
This detailed structure had significant implications for Elizabethan society:
Highlight: The concept that "You are all that you are born with" reinforced the idea of a fixed social order, discouraging social mobility.
Definition: The "Wheel of Fortune" in Shakespeare's works often represented the potential for upheaval in this fixed order, showing the consequences of disrupting the natural hierarchy.
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The Great Chain of Being, known in Latin as "Scala Naturae" and in German as "Stufenleiter der Wesen/der Natur", was a fundamental concept in natural philosophy during the Elizabethan era. This hierarchical structure of the universe originated from the works of ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle, Plato, Plotinus, and Proclus.
The Chain of Being was divided into two main realms:
The hierarchy, from top to bottom, consisted of:
Vocabulary: Actuality and Potentiality - In this concept, higher beings possessed more "actuality" (realized potential), while lower beings had more "potentiality" (unrealized potential).
This structure reflected the belief that the higher up the chain a being was, the more attributes it possessed, including all those below it. Spiritual essence increased towards the top, while material substance increased towards the bottom.
Highlight: God and Angels, being pure spirits, were considered to have no material bodies. Humans, positioned between the spiritual and material realms, possessed both spirit and matter, making them unique in their ability to change and die.
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The Great Chain of Being was intricately structured, with each level containing its own hierarchy. This detailed organization reflected the Elizabethan understanding of the universe's complexity and order.
God: At the pinnacle of the chain
Angelic Beings: Divided into nine orders
Humanity: Positioned between the spiritual and material realms
Animals: Further subdivided into categories
Plants: Various types of flora
Minerals: Including metals, salts, and other inorganic substances
Example: The classification of animals shows the intricate understanding of nature, with creatures like bats and flying squirrels bridging the gap between quadrupeds and birds.
This detailed structure had significant implications for Elizabethan society:
Highlight: The concept that "You are all that you are born with" reinforced the idea of a fixed social order, discouraging social mobility.
Definition: The "Wheel of Fortune" in Shakespeare's works often represented the potential for upheaval in this fixed order, showing the consequences of disrupting the natural hierarchy.
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The Great Chain of Being, also known as Scala naturae Aristoteles or the Chain of Being Shakespeare, was a pivotal philosophical and religious concept during the Elizabethan Age. This hierarchical structure of the universe, derived from ancient Greek philosophers, profoundly influenced literature, society, and worldview.
Key points:
Highlight: The concept dictated that everything in the world had its fixed place, and attempting to move up or down the chain could lead to disastrous consequences.
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