50 results for 'mimet'

Mimetic Depth in Hamlet explores the enduring relevance of William Shakespeare's tragic masterpiece. More than 400 years after its composition, the play's ideas remain novel and continue to shape...

René Girard's Mimetic Theory is a comprehensive introduction to the French-American literary theorist and philosophical anthropologist's key ideas. This accessible text explores the three main...

Wanting: A groundbreaking exploration of the psychological force that shapes our desires and drives our lives. Luke Burgis draws on the work of French polymath René Girard to reveal how mimetic...

Violence and the Mimetic Unconscious, Volume 2: The Affective Hypothesis by Nidesh Lawtoo explores the subliminal effects of violence in the digital age. This book proposes a genealogy of an...

Mimetic Politics: Understanding Dyadic Patterns in Global Politics This book offers a unique perspective on politics by exploring the concept of mimetic theory. According to this approach, social...

Mimetic Theory and World Religions by Wolfgang Palaver and Richard Schenk explores how René Girard's theory can be applied to various religious traditions. This collection of scholarly engagements...

The Mimetic Brain by Jean-Michel Oughourlian A groundbreaking exploration of the human brain's imitative capacities, combining insights from neuroscientists and René Girard's theories to shed new...

Understanding our desires is a complex task, as they are often driven by something deeper than our individual needs. Luke Burgis explores the concept of mimetic desire, which suggests that our...

Philosophy's Violent Sacred: Heidegger and Nietzsche through Mimetic Theory by Duane Armitage explores how continental philosophy and postmodernism have misunderstood the source of violence,...

Architecture and the Mimetic Self: A Psychoanalytic Study of how Buildings Make and Break Our Lives by Lucy Huskinson. Buildings have a profound impact on our sense of self, shaping our identity in...

René Girard's insights into modern history are explored in depth by Benoît Chantre in "The Time Has Grown Short: René Girard, or the Last Law". This rich exploration brings together Saint Paul's...

Christian Borch's Imitation, Contagion, Suggestion explores the intricate relationships between society and mimetic patterns.The author sheds light on how these patterns shape our understanding of...

René Girard's work has had a profound impact on literature and cultural studies, particularly in understanding the relationship between religion and violence. This book provides an introduction to...

Dr. Marc Lazare's comprehensive guide to biomimetic dentistry and smile design is now available in paperback.This authoritative resource answers frequently asked dental questions, clarifying terms...

Biomimetics for Designers explores how nature's processes and materials can be used to create innovative designs. By studying the natural world, designers can discover new ways to achieve complex...

Biomimetics: How Lessons from Nature Can Transform Technology by Brian Clegg explores how nature has inspired technological advancements. By studying the natural world, scientists have developed...

Mimesis: A Concept at the Heart of Contemporary Theory The term mimesis has become increasingly central to the study of art, performance and literature. However, its meaning extends beyond this...

First published in 1758, William Borlase's comprehensive guide to Cornwall's natural history offers a fascinating glimpse into the region's geology, climate, and ecosystems. This 18th-century...

Published in 1758, this rare volume offers a comprehensive overview of Cornwall's natural history, including its climate, geology, and inhabitants. William Borlase's work provides detailed...

The Jesus Driven Life offers a fresh perspective on understanding scripture within Christianity. By exploring the Bible through Rene Girard's mimetic theory, this book develops a way to approach the...

René Girard presents a groundbreaking global theory of culture in Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World, a work that challenges conventional views of literature, anthropology, philosophy,...

Violence in the Films of Alfred Hitchcock: A Study in Mimesis by David Humbert An alternative perspective on the director's narratives, this study examines the roots of violence in Hitchcock's films...

Mastering everyday Japanese sounds essential for anyone aiming to communicate like a native speaker. This comprehensive sound dictionary provides a thorough listing of each expression in rōmaji and...

Helmut Meier's study of pro- and anti-slavery texts from 1784 to 1825 examines how the image of Africans was constructed in the British debate on slavery. This discourse created a distinct zone...

The One by Whom Scandal ComesRené Girard explores the roots and outcomes of violence across societies in this landmark text. He argues that human conflict arises from the transition from good to bad...

A Theatre of Envy by René Girard is a groundbreaking work that offers a new way of reading and performing Shakespeare's works. René Girard proposes his original expression and application of Mimetic...

The Trinity in History: A Theology of the Divine Missions by Robert M. Doran explores the concept of the Trinity through historical and philosophical lenses. Building upon the work of Lonergan,...

Time and Narrative, Volume 1 is a seminal work by Paul Ricoeur that explores the relationship between time and narrative. Ricoeur examines how meaning is created at the textual level, with narrative...

Aristotle's Poetics by Stephen Halliwell provides a sustained interpretation of the ancient Greek text, exploring its theory of poetic art and mimetic art. This work represents Aristotle's...

Desire and Imitation in International Politics by Jodok Troy explores how imitating the desires of others is a fundamental aspect of power struggles in international politics. This concept challenges...

René Girard was a provocative thinker who challenged conventional wisdom to offer a bold vision of human nature and history. His work, known as mimetic theory, has inspired writers such as Milan...

The Sacrifice of Socrates By Wm. Blake Tyrrell Michigan State University Press, 2012 In ancient Athens, the public's blame fell squarely on Socrates after their defeat in war, which was attributed to...

Tom Cohen questions the way history, ideology and politics are invoked in contemporary cultural studies. He argues for a new politics of memory that moves beyond our current preoccupation with the...

In Person Reenactment in Postwar and Contemporary Cinema explores a new performative genre that combines replay and self-awareness. This book argues that an actual person reenacting their past on...

The Trinity in History, Volume Two A: A Theology of the Divine Missions: Volume Two: Missions, Relations, and Persons by Robert M. Doran. This second volume of Robert M. Doran's magisterial work...

Compassionate Eschatology: The Future as Friend explores how Christianity's teaching about the end times can center on Jesus' message of peace and reconciliation. A group of international scholars...

Learning as Social Practice Beyond Education as an Individual Enterprise by Gunther R. Kress, Staffan Selander, Roger Säljö, and Christoph Wulf explores learning in its social context, moving beyond...

Bad New Days: Art, Criticism, Emergency by Hal Foster explores the dynamic relationship between art and politics over the last twenty-five years. In this thought-provoking analysis, Foster examines...

Cartographic Cinema explores the relationship between maps and movies, revealing how both forms shape our understanding of space and identity. Eminent scholar Tom Conley examines the affinities...

Sacrifice Unveiled: The True Meaning of Christian Sacrifice explores the nature of sacrifice in Christianity, challenging traditional notions and offering a fresh perspective. The author examines the...

René Girard's Resurrection from the Underground offers a profound analysis of critical themes in Feodor Dostoevsky's work. Brilliantly translated, this book sheds new light on the Russian author's...

The Givenness of Desire: Exploring Human Desire through Concrete Subjectivity Randall S. Rosenberg examines the human desire for God through the lens of Lonergan's concept of concrete subjectivity,...

Conversations with René Girard Prophet of Envy by René Girard René Girard was a major thinker of the twentieth century, whose ideas have influenced international leaders and writers. This collection...

The Literature of Food: An Introduction from 1830 to Present by Nicola Humble explores the complex relationship between food and literature. This book examines how food functions within texts,...

Zahid R. Chaudhary's Afterimage of Empire explores how aesthetic experiments in colonial photography changed the nature of perception in 19th-century India. By examining photographs from various...

The Sun: The Source of Light in Art explores how artists have used the sun as a reference point and inspiration throughout history. From ancient to modern times, the sun has been a symbol of...

Mimesis and Theory brings together twenty essays by René Girard, a leading figure in literary and cultural studies. Spanning over fifty years of critical production, this anthology offers unique...

The Age of Meltdown: A New Ethical Stance In an era marked by existential threat and relentless ambition, Michael Taussig poses a provocative question: what role might our mimetic faculty play in the...

The Beatles and Film: A Study of Youth Culture and Counterculture. This concise study explores the journey of four young men from Liverpool, from the epicentre of teen-led youth culture to the...

The Ageless Man: How to Cure and Prevent Diseases of Aging As men age, they often experience a range of health issues, from general tiredness and weight gain to cardiovascular problems and memory...