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Pre-Darwinian Views
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What is essentialism and how does it explain the world?

Essentialism is the idea that everything is an imperfect representation of its perfect form. According to essentialism, there is no change, and things just exist as they are, and we must live up to the expectation of our perfect form.

What is the Great Chain of Being and how does it relate to Christian beliefs?

The Great Chain of Being is the idea that everything that exists belongs to a specific place in the chain. According to this concept, things that are higher up on the chain are considered more 'god-like' and perfect. The concept of the Great Chain of Being is related to Christian beliefs as it suggests a hierarchical order in creation, reflecting the divine plan.

What is catastrophism and how does it explain the extinction of animals?

Catastrophism suggests that natural disasters are responsible for the extinction of animals. According to this view, new and unrelated species appear and replace the extinct ones. Catastrophism explains the extinction of animals as a result of catastrophic events rather than gradual evolutionary processes.

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