René Girard's Mimetic Theory with Wolfgang Palaver
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Exploring the Role of Transcendence and Memetic Rivalry
The speakers explore the concept of transcendence and its impact on societal creations, distinguishing between social and religious transcendence. They discuss the importance of transcendence in forming groups and critique social contract theory, concluding with a mention of the Decalogue and the dangers of memetic rivalry in religious traditions.
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