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René Girard and secular modernity : Christ, culture, and crisis / Scott Cowdell.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Cowdell, Scott.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Secularization.
Violence.
Civilization, Modern--20th century.
Civilization, Modern.
Philosophical theology.
Philosophy, French--20th century.
Philosophy, French.
Philosophy, Modern--20th century.
Philosophy, Modern.
Girard, René, 1923-2015.
Girard, René.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (259 p.)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Notre Dame : University of Notre Dame Press, 2013.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
In René Girard and Secular Modernity, Scott Cowdell provides the first systematic interpretation of René Girard's controversial approach to secular modernity.
Contents:
Mimesis, modernity, and madness
Violence, the sacred canopy
Scripture and secularization
Modern institutions and violence
War, terror, Apocalypse.
Notes:
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-268-07726-6
0-268-07697-9
OCLC:
852801454

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