Question

What was Aristotle’s concept of scale of nature that the Elizabethans later adopted and modified?A. the belief that nothing on Earth is predetermined, and the world is constantly changing B.the belief that everything on Earth has a place in the natural order, which is determined by mankindC. the belief that everything on Earth has a place in the natural order, which is determined by its creatorD. the belief that people should not stray from their place in the social order, which is determined by God

Answer 1

Aristotle's concept of scale of nature that the Elizabethans later adopted and modified was the belief that everything on Earth has a place in the natural order, which is determined by the creator. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". God is considered as the supreme creator and humans are supposed to be on top and inanimate objects lie at the bottom.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is: C. the belief that everything on Earth has a place in the natural order, which is determined by its creator

Just like aristotle, Elizabethan also believe that the universe is arrange because of God's order. The modification that is made by Elizabethan is the addition of hierarchy in natural order. According to Elizabethan, humans are placed by god on top of the hierarchy in the natural order.