War is a total social phenomenon. In this respect, Clausewi… - René Girard

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War is a total social phenomenon. In this respect, Clausewitz’s analysis is a precursor of Durkheim’s sociology. Clausewitz has things to teach us about “mass” violence and contagion.

René Girard

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René Girard (December 25, 1923 – November 4, 2015) was a French historian, literary critic, and philosopher of social science. His work belongs to the tradition of anthropological philosophy.

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Alternative Names: Rene Girard • René Noël Théophile Girard

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