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René Girard, Mimesis, and Conflict (with Cynthia Haven)

Jun 24, 2024 · 00:54:28
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  • René Girard argued sameness, not difference, causes conflict.
  • Authenticity is questioned; all ideas originate from imitation.
  • Religion is seen as a mechanism to contain societal chaos.

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