Coronavirus & Scapegoats: Rene Girard
Then & Now: Philosophy, History & Politics
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Exploring Rene Girard's Theory of Scapegoating in Literature and Culture
Exploring how Rene Girard's theory of scapegoating through mimetic desire and social disorder is reflected in literary works like The Plague, Crime and Punishment, and Romeo and Juliet, and discussing its relevance in understanding contemporary events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and potential instances of scapegoating in media and politics.
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