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René Girard, a noted 20th-century French polymath, introduces readers to his groundbreaking concept of mimetic desire in this compelling work. Mimetic desire suggests that our wants and cravings are not solely born from within, but rather through the mediation of others. Girard argues that we should strive to emulate distant mediators, such as inspirational figures, as opposed to those who feel like competitors.