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Buddhism as an antidote to Girard fatalism
Girard mimetic theory explains how our we copy each-others desires, thus creating an inescapable, endless cycle of violence. His apocalyptic predictions seem more like a form of incomplete thinking than a definitive conclusion to his theories.
Jonathan Bi, a Girardian scholar and a Buddhist practitioner aims to complete mimetic theory by putting it under the light of Buddhist phenomenology. His ambition is to show that mimetic theory and Buddhism complete each other.
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Can we renounce desire?
According to Girard himself the escape from mimetism is a path only for lucky “geniuses and saints.” Jonathan proposes a solution grounded in Buddhist emptiness and compassion, that will end the cycle of violence, cultivate love & motivate us to inovate.
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CURATOR'S NOTE
Jonathan Bi is attempting to reconcile Girardian fatalism with a Buddhism enlightenment. A very deep philosophical exploration that I recommend reading from start to finish.
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