 René Girard during a colloquium in Paris "End of war and terrorism" Image by Vicq, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Gilles GirardRené Girard René Girard French anthropologist and philosopher (1923–2015) For the French footballer, see René Girard (footballer). René Noël Théophile Girard (/ʒɪəˈrɑːrd/;[2] French: [ʁəne nɔɛl teɔfil ʒiʁaʁ]; 25 December 1923 – 4 November 2015) 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. This article's tone or style may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia. (October 2024) Quick facts Born, Died ... René Girard Girard in 2007 Born René… (Source: Wikipedia)
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