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Ep.114 - On René Girard and Mimetic Desire

Podcast: Magnus Podcast: Conversations from the Catacombs of Liberal Education
Published: Sep 18, 2025
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Summary

Producer Sam Sorich joins us to discusses his documentary ”Things Hidden: The Life and Legacy of René Girard”, an award-winning and full length production about the French- American philosopher and historian. John and Sam discuss the importance of Girard’s work, mimetic theory, and the implications for the world today.