The Reception of the Mimetic Theory in the German-Speaking World.

An essay is presented which explores how German literature expounds on Ren&#233 Girard's thoughts on religion and violence. It cites heightened interest in Girard's mimetic theory in various German conferences including "On the Theory of Sacrifice" in November 1993, and the "Colloquium on Violence a...

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Publicado en:Contagion: Journal of Violence, Mimesis & Culture Vol. 20; pp. 25 - 77
Autores principales: Hetzel, Andreas, Palaver, Wolfgang, Regensburger, Dietmar
Formato: Essay
Publicado: Michigan State University Press 2013
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Sumario:An essay is presented which explores how German literature expounds on Ren&#233 Girard's thoughts on religion and violence. It cites heightened interest in Girard's mimetic theory in various German conferences including "On the Theory of Sacrifice" in November 1993, and the "Colloquium on Violence and Religion" in June 1994. The essay also examines the impact of Girard's work on academic research such as Raymund Schwager's development of dramatic theology.