Desire, Mimesis, and the Phylogeny of Freedom

Desire and its disordered dynamics is the central theme of Ren� Girard?s theory of mimetic process and its role in the foundations of human culture. Indeed, the early insights that led to mimetic theory were drawn from literary portraits revealing the unique character of human desire, its indetermin...

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Main Author: Hurlbut, William B. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2011
In: Mimesis and science
Year: 2011, Pages: 175-192
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Mimesis
B Desire
B Girard, René 1923-2015
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Summary:Desire and its disordered dynamics is the central theme of Ren� Girard?s theory of mimetic process and its role in the foundations of human culture. Indeed, the early insights that led to mimetic theory were drawn from literary portraits revealing the unique character of human desire, its indeterminate nature, and its elaboration through imitation. These insights have been reaffirmed and extended through their application to anthropology, sociology, and economic theory, and, in turn, have greatly illuminated these fields of study. Now, with the new tools of social cognitive neuroscience, we may further expand our understanding of sociality, desire, and mimetic
ISBN:9781628960969
Contains:Enthalten in: Mimesis and science
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.14321/j.ctt7zt5kb.12