Can We Survive Our Origins?: Readings in René Girard's Theory of Violence and the Sacred (Studies in Violence, Mimesis & Culture)
by Pierpaolo Antonello, Paul Gifford
Can We Survive Our Origins? presents vital readings in René Girard's theory of violence and the sacred. Part of the Studies in Violence, Mimesis & Culture series, this edited volume by Pierpaolo Antonello and Paul Gifford explores mimetic desire, scapegoating, and the sacred's role in human society and survival.
About This Book
This volume compiles key readings in René Girard's influential theory, focusing on the interplay between violence and the sacred. It examines how mimetic rivalry and scapegoating mechanisms underpin human origins and social structures.
Edited by scholars Pierpaolo Antonello and Paul Gifford, the book is part of the Studies in Violence, Mimesis & Culture series, offering interdisciplinary insights into Girard's ideas.
Through selected texts, it addresses the survival of humanity in light of these foundational concepts, bridging philosophy, literature, and cultural studies.
The collection highlights the relevance of Girard's work to understanding contemporary issues of conflict and ritual.
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