Which of these organisms would be highest on Macrobius' "chain of being"?
A) humans
B) apes
C) birds
D) cows

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Macrobius placed humans at the top of the "chain of being" in his philosophical concept of the universe. He believed that everything in the universe had its own place in a hierarchical order, based on their closeness to divinity. Therefore, humans were the highest beings on this chain, followed by other animals and finally inanimate objects.

Which of These Organisms Would Be Highest on Macrobius' "Chain