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Lecture III: Mimetic Rivalry and Girard's Theodicy | René Girard's Mimetic Theory

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The Psychology of the Negative Phase of Mimeonic Rivals

In American Psycho, Bateman affirms the values of his other bankers, resenting them secretly. Gerard says not so fast. This breaking free from the group can be just as socially determined as rigid adherence. The closest of partners often become the worst of enemies.

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