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Lecture II: Mimetic Desire and Original Sin | René Girard's Mimetic Theory

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"What will really give me lasting satisfaction is being a world renowned actor," he says. "Because of how malleable metaphysical desire is, people don't renounce it and simply direct it towards the next set of objects that have maintained their lure." He adds: "Metaphysical desire is compared to a mirage with a seductive promise"

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