File #4716: "Did you know? The hierarchical way of thinking about humans being superior to animals can be traced back to the idea of 'The Great Chain of Being'. Rooted in Ancient Greek philosophy and flourishing in medieval Europe, this way of thinking ranked all living things on earth and implied animals were a resource solely available for human benefit."

Did you know? The hierarchical way of thinking about humans being superior to animals can be traced back to the idea of 'The Great Chain of Being'. Rooted in Ancient Greek philosophy and flourishing in medieval Europe, this way of thinking ranked all living things on earth and implied animals were a resource solely available for human benefit.

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Did you know? The hierarchical way of thinking about humans being superior to animals can be traced back to the idea of 'The Great Chain of Being'. Rooted in Ancient Greek philosophy and flourishing in medieval Europe, this way of thinking ranked all living things on earth and implied animals were a resource solely available for human benefit.