Bücher von Rene Girard

Eine epochale Studie über William Shakespeare: Alle menschliche Kultur entwickle sich aus dem Bedürfnis der Nachahmung, besagt René Girards mimetische Theorie. Philosophie, Literaturwissenschaft und Religionswissenschaft haben die Theorie aufgegriffen, und Girard selbst wendet sie nun auf ein zentrales Werk der Weltliteratur an. Er zeigt, wie Shakespeares Helden dem elementaren Bedürfnis der Nachahmung folgen und damit bis heute faszinieren. Sein Buch beleuchtet daher nicht nur Shakespeare und sein Theater, sondern auch die Literatur und ihre Rolle in unserem Leben.

A new selection of foundational works from the influential philosopher who developed the theory of mimetic desireRené Girard eludes easy categories, bridging the fields of literary criticism, anthropology, sociology, history, religion and theology. Influencing such writers as J. M. Coetzee and Milan Kundera, his insight into contagious violence looks ever more prophetic and relevant seven years after his death. In many ways he is the thinker for our modern world of social media and herd behaviour.In this newly selected collection of writings, Cynthia L. Haven has created an approachable anthology of his work, addressing Girard's thoughts on the nature of desire, human imitation and rivalry, the causes of conflict and violence, the deep structure of religion and cultural subjects like opera and theatre.Girard spoke to his times in language that was engaging, accessible and often controversial. A long-time friend and colleague, Haven shines a spotlight on his role as a public intellectual and profound theorist, inviting a new generation to his corpus.