Rene Girard
Rene Girard was a French historian, literary critic, and philosopher known for his theories on mimetic desire and scapegoating, which have influenced various fields including theology and social theory. His work suggests that human desire is imitative, leading to rivalry and conflict, and he proposed that the figure of Jesus Christ represents a way to transcend this cycle. Girard's ideas have gained traction in Silicon Valley, where they are often cited by tech leaders and thinkers seeking to reconcile their pursuits with ethical and spiritual considerations.
Born on Dec 25, 1923 (101 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,164 | $2,700,000 | 1,319$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,344 | $210,000 | 189$ |
| Totals | 2 | 72,708,244 | 37,508 | $2,910,000 | 1,508$ |
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New Zealand:
René Girard sees humans as 'mimetic' beings, where most of our behaviour is imitative.
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United Kingdom:
René Girard's theory of mimetic desire explains how human desire is derivative.
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Ireland:
René Girard's mimetic theory has influenced JD Vance's understanding of conflict and Christianity.
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United Kingdom:
René Girard is a philosopher whose work Peter Thiel has long admired and who influenced Thiel's lectures.
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Switzerland:
Peter Thiel's ideas are influenced by the French cultural anthropologist René Girard.
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Andorra:
René Girard asserts that desire is mimetic and leads to conflict.
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Canada:
René Girard was a French-American scholar of literature and religion whose ideas influenced many, including billionaire Peter Thiel and Vice President JD Vance.
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Andorra:
René Girard is referenced for his mimetic theory in relation to J. D. Vance's conversion.
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Venezuela:
René Girard's thought is mentioned as an influence on JD Vance.
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Estonia:
René Girard was a French-American thinker and opinion leader known for his concept of sacred violence.
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