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René Girard
AuthorBooks · Second hand1923-2015
René Noël Théophile Girard was a French academic best known for developing mimetic theory, which posits that human desire is fundamentally imitative, leading to rivalry, violence and the scapegoat mechanism as foundations of religion and culture. Holding academic appointments primarily in literature departments in the United States, his interdisciplinary work influenced fields ranging from theology to economics to psychology and cultural studies.
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Birth
1923
Death
2015
First book
1972
Years writing
54
René Girard was born in the historic French city of Avignon on Christmas Day in 1923.
His prolific career spanned multiple disciplines, ranging from literary criticism to anthropology and theology.
He is globally recognized for his seminal work on violence and human sacrifice.
Throughout his life, Girard developed a vast intellectual output that includes nearly thirty published books.
His thought has left a profound mark on fields as diverse as psychology, sociology, and economics.