A new selection of foundational works from the influential philosopher who developed the theory of mimetic desire
Why do humans have such a remarkable capacity for conflict? From ancient foundational myths to the modern era, the visionary thinker Rene Girard identified the constant, competing desires at the heart of our existence - desires that we copy from others, igniting a contagious violence. This remarkable and accessible new selection of Girard's work shows him as a writer for our times, as he ranges over human imitation and rivalry, herd behaviour, scapegoating and how our violent longings play out in stories, from Shakespeare to religion.
'The explosion of social media, the resurgence of populism, and the increasing virulence of reciprocal violence all suggest that the contemporary world is becoming more and more recognizably "Girardian" in its behaviour' The New York Review of Books
Szczegóły
Tytuł: All Desire is a Desire for BeingAutor: Rene Girard
Wydawnictwo: Penguin Books
Seria: Penguin Classics
ISBN: 9780241543238
Języki: angielski
Rok wydania: 2023
Ilość stron: 318
Format: 12.6x19.6cm
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.252 kg