Which of the Following is an Example of Scala Naturae

Question

Which of the following is an example of Scala Naturae?
A) Darwin's ladder-like understanding of nature from the most complex to simplest
B) Darwin's ladder-like understanding of nature from simplest to the most complex
C) Aristotle's ladder-like understanding of nature from the most complex to simplest
D) Aristotle's ladder-like understanding of nature from simplest to the most complex

Accepted Answer

Scala Naturae, also known as the Great Chain of Being, is an ancient concept that describes a strict hierarchical structure of all matter and life. Aristotle is one of the philosophers most closely associated with this concept, which posits a progression from inanimate matter up through plants, animals, humans, and then to angels and the divine, suggesting a ladder-like understanding of nature from the simplest forms to the most complex.