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Description: Violence, Desire, and the Sacred, Volume 1 by Canon Dr Scott Cowdell, Dr. Chris Fleming, Dr. Joel Hodge Showcases the application of René Girards mimetic theory across a range of disciplines, including philosophy, religious studies, literature and cultural studies. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Violence, Desire and the Sacred presents the most up-to-date inter-disciplinary work being developed with the ground-breaking insights of René Girards mimetic theory. The collection showcases the work of outstanding scholars in mimetic theory and how they are applying and developing Girards insights in a variety of fields. Girards mimetic insight has provided a fruitful way for different disciplines, such as literature, anthropology, theology, religion studies, cultural studies, and philosophy, to engage on common anthropological ground, with a shared understanding of the human person. The aim of this edited collection is to present this interdisciplinary work and to illustrate how Girards insights provide fertile ground for bringing together disparate disciplines in a shared purpose. As academic work on Girards insights is growing, this collection would meet the need to show the critical, interdisciplinary applications of these insights. Author Biography Scott Cowdell is Associate Professor and Research Fellow in Public and Contextual Theology at Charles Sturt University, Australia, Canon Theologian of the Canberra-Goulburn Anglican Diocese, and Founding President of the Australian Girard SeminarChris Fleming is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Anthropology, School of Humanities and Languages, the University of Western Sydney, Australia. His is the author of Violence and Mimesis (2004) and is current Vice-President of the Australian Girard Seminar.Joel Hodge is Lecturer in Systematic Theology, School of Theology, Australian Catholic University, Australia. He is the author of Resisting Violence and Victimisation: Christian Faith and Solidarity in East Timor and is current Treasurer and Secretary of the Australian Girard Seminar.Wolfgang Palaver is Professor and Chair of the Institute for Systematic Theology at the University of Innsbruck, Austrian, and President of the Colloquium on Violence & Religion (COV&R). Table of Contents ForewordAnn AstellContributorsIntroductionScott Cowdell, Joel Hodge and Chris FlemingPart I: Finding Our Bearings1. René Girard, Modernity, and ApocalypseScott CowdellPart II: Biblical Studies2. "Like Being Dragged Through a Bush Backwards": Hints of the Shape of Conversions AdventureJames Alison3. Finding the Way: How to Study Scripture with the Help of Scripture and the Desert FathersDraško Dizdar4. Sacred Men and Sacred Goats: Mimetic Theory in Levitical and Passion IntertextDebra AnstisPart III: Theology5. Beyond Locked Doors: The Breath of the Risen OneAnthony J. Kelly, CSsR6. Torture and Faith: The Violent Sacred and Christian Resistance in East TimorJoel Hodge7. Girard and the Tasks of TheologyKevin LenehanPart IV: Literary Studies8. René Girard, Jacques Derridas The Gift of Death, and Salman RushdieVijay Mishra9. Grace Can Be Violent: Flannerys OConnors Novelistic TruthJeremiah AlbergPart V: History and Political Thought10. Europe and Enmity: How Christianity Can Contribute to a Positive IdentityWolfgang Palaver11. Herodian Aspects of the English Reformation Monarchy: Girardian Insights into Unacknowledged BrutalityIvan Head12. Human Rights: Controlling the Uncontrollable?Peter StorkPart VI: Developments and Critiques13. Hard Evidence for Girardian Mimetic Theory? Intersubjectivity and Mirror NeuronsScott Cowdell14. Nietzsche, the Last AtheistChris Fleming and John OCarroll15. Is All Desire Mimetic? Lonergan and Girard on the Nature of Desire and AuthenticityNeil OrmerodGlossary of Key Girardian TermsSome Further ReadingIndex Review This very impressive volume shows how mimetic theory has broken free of its transatlantic origins, inspiring first-rate scholarship from around the world, most notably Australia. The interdisplinary richness of the theory remains intact: established scholars and new voices provide the customary insightful readings of theological and literary texts, alongside new trajectories, in history and in neuroscience. Violence, Desire and the Sacred is an indispensible survey of the state of play with regard to the latest wave of Girardian studies. -- Dr Michael Kirwan SJ, Head of Theology, Heythrop College, University of LondonA fascinating contribution to the growing intellectual excitement about a major insight into the causes and possible cures for the violence that threatens us from within and without. René Girards mimetic theory brings together not just philosophers, theologians, and literary people, but also theoreticians and practitioners from practically all the social and natural sciences to talk about and work toward lessening the internal and external violence that threatens our human existence. Remarkable that such a rich conversation could come from just one country! -- Robert J. Daly, S.J., Professor Emeritus of Theology, Boston CollegeThis superbly-edited collection addresses the key issues in mimetic theory for this century, all of which require the interdisciplinary approach followed here. Readers who have been following the resurgent interest in René Girards work will recognize the names of James Alison, Wolfgang Palaver, Jeremiah Alberg and Chris Fleming. To the centers already known at Stanford, Paris and Innsbruck, which generate scholarship and attract fellow researchers as students and colleagues, we must now add The Australian Girard Seminar. -- William A. Johnsen, Editor, Contagion. Journal of Violence, Mimesis, and Culture Promotional Showcases the application of René Girards mimetic theory across a range of disciplines, including philosophy, religious studies, literature and cultural studies. Long Description Violence, Desire and the Sacred presents the most up-to-date inter-disciplinary work being developed with the ground-breaking insights of Ren. Girards mimetic theory. The collection showcases the work of outstanding scholars in mimetic theory and how they are applying and developing Girards insights in a variety of fields. Girards mimetic insight has provided a fruitful way for different disciplines, such as literature, anthropology, theology, religion studies, cultural studies, and philosophy, to engage on common anthropological ground, with a shared understanding of the human person. The aim of this edited collection is to present this interdisciplinary work and to illustrate how Girards insights provide fertile ground for bringing together disparate disciplines in a shared purpose. As academic work on Girards insights is growing, this collection would meet the need to show the critical, interdisciplinary applications of these insights. Review Quote This volume demonstrates both strong interest in and quality work on Girardian studies in Australia. Here, many stimulating thoughts are offered over a wide variety of topics. Promotional "Headline" Showcases the application of Rene Girards mimetic theory across a range of disciplines, including philosophy, religious studies, literature and cultural studies. Feature Showcases the critical appropriation and applications of Girards insights in a variety of fields. Details ISBN162892568X Short Title VIOLENCE DESIRE & THE SACRED V Pages 312 Language English ISBN-10 162892568X ISBN-13 9781628925685 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-02-27 Subtitle Girards Mimetic Theory Across the Disciplines DOI CBID183413 Edited by Joel Hodge Illustrations black & white illustrations Series Violence, Desire, and the Sacred Imprint Bloomsbury Academic USA Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2014-02-27 NZ Release Date 2014-02-27 US Release Date 2014-02-27 Author Dr. Joel Hodge Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc DEWEY 301.01 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly AU Release Date 2014-04-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78502645;

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