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Anorexia and Mimetic Desire

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The book explores the anorexia epidemic through the lens of mimetic desire, suggesting that our deepest desires are often imitated from societal models. Girard critiques the "culture of anorexia" and dissects the competitive nature behind conspicuous non-consumption, blending theoretical insights with relatable observations. His analysis reveals how societal influences shape personal desires, challenging readers to reconsider the motivations behind their choices and the implications of a culture that prizes such behaviors.

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Anorexia and Mimetic Desire, René Girard

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Rok vydania
2013
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Titul
Anorexia and Mimetic Desire
Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydania
2013
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
112
ISBN13
9781611860870
Série
Hodnotenie
4,25 z 5
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The book explores the anorexia epidemic through the lens of mimetic desire, suggesting that our deepest desires are often imitated from societal models. Girard critiques the "culture of anorexia" and dissects the competitive nature behind conspicuous non-consumption, blending theoretical insights with relatable observations. His analysis reveals how societal influences shape personal desires, challenging readers to reconsider the motivations behind their choices and the implications of a culture that prizes such behaviors.