Mimetic Concept of Rene Girard: Origins and Development
In this article, the author examines the development of the mimetic concept in the work of the French-American philosopher Rene Girard, highlighting three main themes accompanying the research interest of the thinker: literary analysis, fundamental anthropology and Christianity. The article deals with the basic concepts of the mimetic concept, such as appropriation mimesis, metaphysical desire, rivalry. The influence of previous philosophical concepts on Girard's views is indicated. The significance of the mimetic concept in the project of fundamental anthropology is considered, the connection between mimetic rivalry and sacred violence is traced. Also, the author of the article pays attention to the theme of Christianity, which served as the leitmotif of Girard's entire philosophy.