Sacrifice (Breakthroughs in Mimetic Theory)
by René Girard
René Girard investigates sacrifice as a central element of mimetic theory, exploring its function in resolving social conflict and maintaining cultural order.
About This Book
This volume examines the role of sacrifice in human culture through the lens of mimetic theory.
René Girard analyzes how mimetic desire leads to conflict and the mechanisms societies use to restore order.
The work situates sacrifice within broader patterns of imitation, violence, and social cohesion.
Readers encounter a rigorous theoretical framework grounded in anthropology and religious studies.
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