The Scapegoat Rene Girard CBC Ideas
René Girard
The Scapegoat: Rene Girard's Anthropology of Violence and Religion is a thought-provoking series that delves into the conflict between the societal need for scapegoats and the Judeo-Christian tradition of the innocent victim. Over the course of the week, Girard's insights reveal how human beings, as fundamentally imitative creatures, engage in perpetual conflict over desires, leading to the historical necessity of unifying against a chosen victim.
This series, aired on CBC Radio One, explores Girard's influential ideas, from the unjust murder of Abel to the crucifixion of Christ, highlighting the biblical revelation of the victim's innocence. Join us for a deep dive into Girard's anthropological philosophy and its impact on social science.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.