Benoît Chantre Examines René Girard's Thought in New Book
Benoît Chantre's book 'Les Derniers Jours de René Girard', published by Grasset, interprets contemporary violence through the lens of René Girard's theories, particularly those from 'La Violence et le Sacré' and his concept of mimetic desire. The work was reviewed in Artpress n°440, January 2017, page 82. Chantre, a philosopher and editor, draws on Girard's final days to analyze current societal conflicts.
Key facts
- Benoît Chantre authored 'Les Derniers Jours de René Girard'
- Published by Grasset
- Reviewed in Artpress n°440, January 2017, p. 82
- Book uses Girard's theory of violence and the sacred
- Focuses on mimetic desire as a lens for present-day violence
- René Girard is the author of 'La Violence et le Sacré'
- Chantre reads current violence through Girard's thought
- The book references Girard's final days
Entities
Artists
- Benoît Chantre
- René Girard
Institutions
- Grasset
- Artpress
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