Key Ideas

1. The scapegoat mechanism is a fundamental aspect of human societies. It involves the selection of a victim who is blamed for the collective violence and is sacrificed to restore order.

2. Violence serves as a means to maintain social order and prevent the chaos that arises from mimetic desire.

3. Mimetic desire refers to the imitation of the desires of others, leading to conflict and rivalry.

4. Sacrificial violence creates a sacred center that unifies the community and provides a sense of meaning and identity.

5. The rituals and myths associated with sacrifice help to reinforce the coll....
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