The development of Renaissance and Enlightenment philosophy led to a significant change in ideas about how society could grow and develop. However, if in the Middle Ages it was believed that growth and development occur linearly and hierarchically, then in modern times attempts are being made to search for other mechanisms for the development of society. Among these attempts, the pyramidal uplifting positioning occupies a special place.
In the works of famous thinkers of modern times, such as Machiavelli, Foucault, Nietzsche and others, an interesting approach to the development of society can be seen, which can be described as “pyramidal”. The Machiavellian concept of so-called “dominance” is one aspect of this approach, relating to the issue of the order in which elites and hierarchies are established. In the works of Machiavellian, the pyramidal model includes the idea of the primacy of the people, which at the same time allows for the creation of various
Introduction The concepts of “pyramid” and “elevation” are widely used in various spheres of human activity and have different meanings. Usually, a pyramid is understood as some kind of complex figure formed from several triangles of different sizes and shapes, interconnected at the apex. The elevation may have the same shape, but most often