Some readers have noticed that I frequently praise René Girard (1923-2015), a critic and social theorist who has become eerily relevant in recent years—gaining tremendous influence since his death a decade ago.
But his trendiness is a little alarming.
Girard devoted his life to exposing the lies behind fashions and trends. And now, after his death, he is fashionable and trendy. It’s almost like some kind of punishment.
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