[Rezension von: Palaver, Wolfgang, 1958-, René Girard's mimetic theory]
René Girard's "Mimetic Theory" explains why we desire what we desire and how conflict appears. This book looks into how we imitate others' desires, what can trigger rivalry and violence. Learn about the scapegoat mechanism underlying cultures and the profound cultural effect bro...
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| Format: | Electronic Review Audio |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Argentinien
AI Book Highlights
14-05-2025
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| In: | Year: 2025 |
| Review of: | René Girard's mimetic theory (East Lansing, Mich. : Michigan State Univ. Press, 2013)
René Girard's mimetic theory (East Lansing : Michigan State University Press, 2013) |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Girard, René 1923-2015
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Podcasting
B Book review |
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Volltext (kostenfrei) |
| Summary: | René Girard's "Mimetic Theory" explains why we desire what we desire and how conflict appears. This book looks into how we imitate others' desires, what can trigger rivalry and violence. Learn about the scapegoat mechanism underlying cultures and the profound cultural effect brought forth by Christianity, which uniquely stands with the innocent victim. Through examples from literature, philosophy, and religion, gain insight into these core concepts and their wide-ranging implications for society and understanding human nature. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 Online-Ressource (11:16) |
