scapegoat

Author: René Girard
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: René Girard constructs his theoretical framework with a calm, methodical, and tenacious approach, attempting to offer a new interpretation of the contours of social order. He proposes the famous theory of "mimetic desire" and incisively points out that Western society once a phenomenon: a mechanism of using scapegoats to prevent the outbreak of a social crisis. This mechanism establishes a "primary violence" and a "constructive violence" to replace other forms of violence, trading one person's death for the safety of all. This mechanism tolerates the existence of persecution and collective criminal behavior. For this reason, René calls for the deceptive preaching of the religious community and advocates for the arrival of a new era of mutual tolerance. Tolerance is wisdom, and Scapegoat gives us new hope.