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June 27 Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World - Girard
Season 6
Episode 27
Published 1 year, 8 months ago
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One of the most innovative thinkers of the 20th century was the polymath Rene Girard. His theory about mimetic desire, mimetic rivalry and the scapegoating mechanism have had a huge effect across various disciplines, from economics, sociology and theology. He even inspired the Pay Pal founder Peter Thiel to make the first investment in Facebook. Bishop Robert Barron think he will become known as a 20th Century Church Father