Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World
(Autor) Dr Rene GirardThings Hidden Since the Foundation of the World presents a highly original global theory of culture. Here, in his greatest work, René Girard explores the function of violence, mimetic desire and the mechanism of the scapegoat, in the history of society and religion. Girard's vision is a brilliant and devastating challenge to conventional views of literature, anthropology, philosophy and psychoanalysis.
Dr Rene Girard
Dr. Rene Girard (1923-2015) was a French literary critic and philosopher known for his groundbreaking work on mimetic desire and scapegoating in literature. His influential theory of mimetic desire explores the role of imitation in shaping human behavior and conflict. Girard's writing is characterized by its depth and interdisciplinary approach.