explain what pope means when he says that humanity is in the middle of the grat chain of being

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Pope's Poems and Prose

explain what pope means when he says that humanity is in the middle of the grat chain of being

Great Chain of Being, a “middle state” below that of the angel but above that of the beasts, in which we can, at least potentially lead happy and virtuous lives.

Asked by monica r #272413 on 10/3/2012 1:14 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 10/3/2012 2:12 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/3/2012 2:12 PM

I'm not very familiar with this work, but you might find the information you need at the article linked below. If not, feel free to re-post your question. There are others available here to answer your questions.

http://faculty.grandview.edu/ssnyder/121/121%20great%20chain.htm

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