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The Ideas of Rene Girard: An Anthropology of Religion and Violence

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Mimetic theory, developed by René Girard, is a sweeping explanation of human behavior, desire, conflict, religion, and culture. Here’s a clear and direct overview you can use in your writing or thinking:
1. Mimetic Desire
At the core of the theory is a simple but explosive claim:
We do not generate our desires autonomously. We imitate what others