All Desire is a Desire for BeingBy: Ren Girard A new selection of foundational works from the influential philosopher who developed the theory of mimetic desire Why do humans have such a remarkable capacity for conflict? From ancient foundational myths to the modern era, the visionary thinker Rene Girard identified the constant, competing desires at the heart of our existence desires that we copy from others, igniting a contagious violence. This remarkable and accessible new