Hegel vs. Girard on Human Nature
Which Account Do You Prefer?
Both Hegel and Girard believe that human relationships are inherently conflictual, competitive.
Hegel, however, believes that all relationship struggles are fundamentally struggles for recognition. I want you to recognize my humanity and you the same. In his account, history progresses to a resolution of this conflict, but only by undergoing a master-sla…
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