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Join us for an exceptional  Fireside-Chat with Stellar Ìý³§±è±ð²¹°ì±ð°ù²õÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý on visionary thinker Rene GIRARD on the occasion of the centenary of his birth.

Why do humans have such an astounding capacity for conflict and violence? How are world-renowned René Girard’s challenging interpretations of human psychology, social dynamics, literature, history, myths, rituals, religion, violence, mimetic desire, scapegoating, and the origins of culture and civilization, relevant today?

, eminent Interdisciplinary Philosopher, Professor at  and Professor Emeritus of Social and Political Philosophy at Ecole Polytechnique,Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý, Stanford Scholar, internationally recognized Author and Biographer, will discuss ideas, thoughts, and theories of world-renowned thinker René GIRARD, anthropologist, literary critic, historian, influential author, member of the Académie Française, late Professor at Ìý,ÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý.

The discussions will be followed by a Cocktail Reception & a Book Signing by Cynthia Haven.

This event is hosted by Daniel Medin, Chair of the Department of Comparative Literature at The American University of Paris and Maria Adle, Founder & President of Ivy Plus European Leaders.