Evolution and Conversion: Dialogues on the Origins of Culture

Evolution and Conversion: Dialogues on the Origins of Culture (Bloomsbury Revelations)

Evolution and Conversion explores the main tenets of RenÂ© Girard's thought in a series of dialogues. Here, Girard reflects on the evolution of his thought and offers striking new insights on topics such as violence, religion, desire and literature. His long argument is a historical one in which the origin of culture and religion is reunited in the contemporary world by means of a reinterpretation of Christianity and an understanding of the intrinsically violent nature of human beings. He also offers provocative re-readings of Biblical and literary texts and responds to statements by Daniel Dennett and Richard Dawkins. Including an introduction by the authors, this is a revealing text by one of the most original thinkers of our time.
Country USA
Brand Bloomsbury
Manufacturer Bloomsbury Academic
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber FLPK9781350018235
ReleaseDate 2017-02-23
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781350018235

Evolution and Conversion: Dialogues on the Origins of Culture (Bloomsbury Revelations)