Rene Girard

Violence and Mimesis

Chris Fleming (University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury)

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Polity Press
15 July 2004

Philosophy; History of Western philosophy

Series: Key Contemporary Thinkers

In recent years there has been a renewed interest in the work of Rene Girard, thought by many to be one of the most important, if controversial, cultural theorists of the twentieth century. Girard's work is extraordinarily innovative and wide-ranging, cutting across central concerns in philosophy, psychoanalysis, literary theory, anthropology, theology, and sociology.

In this much-needed introduction, Chris Fleming traces the development of Girard's thought over forty years, describing the context in which he worked and his influence on a number of disciplines. He unpacks the hypotheses at the centre of Girard's thought - mimetic desire, surrogate victimage and scapegoating, myth, ritual, and the sacred - and provides an assessment of Girard's place in the contemporary academy.

Comprehensive and clearly written, this book constitutes an excellent overview of Girard's work and is essential reading for students and researchers in continental philosophy, theology, literary studies, French studies, and cultural studies.

By: Chris Fleming (University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury)
Imprint: Polity Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 327g
ISBN: 9780745629483
ISBN 10: 0745629482
Series: Key Contemporary Thinkers
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 15 July 2004
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction. 2. Mimesis and Interdividual Psychology. 3. Generative Violence: The Scapegoat Mechanism. 4. Nonsacrificial Violence: Girard’s view of the Judeo-Christian Scriptures. 5. Girard’s influence on other disciplines. 6. Responses to the theory: Critiques of Girard. 7. Conclusion

Reviews for Rene Girard: Violence and Mimesis

Fleming's book is an incisive and sure guide, which demonstrates a thorough knowledge of both Girard's thought and its place in twentieth-century thought...In his succinct summary and commentary Fleming seeks neither to critique Geriard's writing nor to provide an alternative to reading it. He offers instead an invitation to the reader to explore further. In my view he covers the ground well. I would have trouble recommending it highly enough to students and teachers of theology. International Journal of Systematic Theology, Vol. 7