Syndabocken by René Girard
This book delves into the intricate mechanisms of scapegoating and the role it plays in human societies. It explores the concept of mimetic desire, where individuals imitate the desires of others, leading to rivalry and conflict. To resolve these tensions, communities often resort to identifying a scapegoat, an innocent victim blamed for the collective discord. Through a blend of literary analysis, anthropology, and philosophy, the book examines historical and cultural examples to illustrate how scapegoating serves as a means of restoring social harmony, albeit temporarily, by channeling communal aggression onto a single target.
- Published
- 1982
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- French
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - The Scapegoat
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