Definition of Man - Goaded By The Spirit of Hierarchy

Goaded By The Spirit of Hierarchy

This portion of Burke's description seeks to define man as being drawn to order and status. He points to positions in society that imply this fact. One such example he draws upon is the division of labor that exists in society. Others are titles of nobility and peasantry.

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