
Lecture VII: The One Who Withholds | René Girard's Mimetic Theory
Johnathan Bi
The Abstract Concept of War
Gerard asks us to turn to military theorists and general Carl von Klaschowitz's famous on-war. War is an act of force, and there's no logical limit to this application of that force,. Each side compels its opponent to follow suit. A reciprocal action is started, which must lead in theory to extremes. The Hegelian duel only ends in death or complete domination.
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