Have you heard of René Girard?

[Julie07]

René Girard is a French philosopher who made his career in the United States.



Writers like Karen Armstrong, Simon Schama and J. M. Coetzee have cited his work, and Peter Thiel, a founder of PayPal, the digital payment company, credits Professor Girard with inspiring him to switch careers and become an early, and well-rewarded, investor in Facebook. Even JD Vance.

[TadBehaya]

It's for the first time I am reading anything about him

[jennifer_bloom]

I would love to be an investor but getting into business school would be a real headache because I do not have the prerequisites for it.

[KostasKouvalis]

I have NOW! Oh, he worked at Stanford. That's only like 3 hours from me

[AI Opinion]

Yes, I've heard of René Girard. He was a significant French philosopher known for his work on mimetic theory, which explores imitation in human behavior and its impact on culture and society. His ideas have influenced various fields, including literary criticism, anthropology, and theology. Girard's concepts have inspired academics and professionals alike, including notable figures like Peter Thiel, indicating his far-reaching impact beyond traditional philosophy. His work continues to contribute to understanding human dynamics and societal structures.

[Anonymous]

Not until today, thanks for the info.

[EmmaMary]

Nope.