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Desire in René Girard and Jesus


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English | ISBN: 0739171097 | 2012 | 254 pages | EPUB | 574 KB
William L. Newell presents a comprehensive analysis of René Girard’s work on the origins of culture and the depths of human desire. Girard makes no claim toward a theory of religion, but he lays the groundwork for a postmodern theory of it. Girard’s desire concerns fallen humanity, those insanely imitating what they lacked, and his use of the Bible brings back into play the idea of the holy in secular academia. Newell challenges Girard’s interpretation of Jesus’s Passion as non-sacrificial and he offers a close reading of Girard’s works on mimetic desire, scape-goating, and sacrifice, and Newell creates breakthrough theology on Jesus in the Excursus. Girard makes no claim to having a theory of religion, but he lays the groundwork for a postmodern theory of it, and in this book, Newell seeks to begin a theory of "the end of the sacred" and what will be in its place: the holy.

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God of Desire Tales of Kamadeva in Sanskrit Story Literature


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English | 2006 | pages: 253 | ISBN: 0791465667 | PDF | 3,6 mb
God of Desire presents Sanskrit tales of the Indian deity Kāmadeva as he battles the ascetic god Śiva, assists the powerful goddess Devī, and incarnates as the charming son of Kṛṣṇa. Exploring the imagery and symbolism of the god of desire in art and ritual, Catherine Benton reflects on the connection of Kāmadeva to parrots, makaras (gharials), and apsarases (celestial nymphs), and to playful devotional rituals designed to win his favor. In addition to examining the Hindu literature, Benton also highlights two Buddhist forms of Kamadeva, the demonic Māra, who tries to persuade the Buddha to trade enlightenment for the delights of a woman, and the ever-youthful Mañjuśri, who cuts through ignorance with the bodhisattva sword of wisdom. Tales of Kāmadeva from the Hindu and Buddhist traditions present desire as a powerful force continually redefining the boundaries of chaos and order and gently pulling beyond the ephemeral lure of passionate longings.

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THE REALITY OF SEXUAL DESIRE Separating Fact from Fiction


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English | August 26, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0CW1GHZCR | EPUB | 1.26 Mb
Understanding sexual desire can be a complex and sometimes confusing journey. Many of us have questions about what drives our desires and how to navigate them in a healthy way. With so many myths and misconceptions out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

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The Infinite Desire for Growth


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English | May 21, 2019 | ISBN: B07RPQWHFR | 4 hours and 13 minutes | MP3 128 Kbps | 232 Mb
The Infinite Desire for Growth spotlights the obsession with wanting more, and the global tensions that have arisen as a result. Amid finite resources, increasing populations, environmental degradation, and political unrest, the quest for new social and individual goals has never been so critical.
Leading economist Daniel Cohen provides a whirlwind tour of the history of economic growth, from the early days of civilization to modern times, underscoring what is so unsettling today. The new digital economy is establishing a "zero-cost" production model, inexpensive software is taking over basic tasks, and years of exploiting the natural world have begun to backfire with deadly consequences. Working hard no longer guarantees social inclusion or income. Drawing on economics, anthropology, and psychology, and thinkers ranging from Rousseau to Keynes and Easterlin, Cohen examines how a future less dependent on material gain might be considered and, how, in a culture of competition, individual desires might be better attuned to the greater needs of society.
At a time when wanting what we haven’t got has become an obsession, The Infinite Desire for Growth explores the ways we might reinvent, for the 21st century, the old ideal of social progress.

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Open to Desire The Truth About What the Buddha Taught [Audiobook]


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English | ASIN: B0D7QKYRTZ | 2024 | 6 hours and 41 minutes | M4B@128 kbps | 371 MB
Author: Mark Epstein
Narrator: Mark Epstein

It is common in both Buddhism and Freudian psychoanalysis to treat desire as if it is the root of all suffering and problems, but psychiatrist Mark Epstein believes this to be a grave misunderstanding. In his controversial defense of desire, he makes clear that it is the key to deepening intimacy with ourselves, each other, and our world. Proposing that spiritual attainment does not have to be detached from intimacy or eroticism, Open to Desire begins with an exploration of the state of dissatisfaction that causes us to cling to irrational habits. Dr. Epstein helps listeners overcome their own fears of desire so that they can more readily bridge the gap between self and other, cope with feelings of incompletion, and get past the perception of others as objects. Freed from clinging and shame, desire’s spiritual potential can then be opened up.

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Trend trading is a popular strategy among professional traders because it focuses on capturing profits by riding market trends. However, understanding how to identify these trends, when to enter or exit trades, and how to manage risk effectively can be challenging without the right guidance. The Secretariat – Trend Trading Strategy Masterclass course demystifies the process, offering a step-by-step guide to mastering trend trading through proven techniques, technical analysis, and real-world application.

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Desire in Language A Semiotic Approach to Literature and Art


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English | ISBN: 0231214553 | 2024 | 352 pages | PDF | 5 MB
Desire in Language presents a selection of Julia Kristeva’s essays that trace the path of an investigation, extending over a period of ten years, into the semiotics of literature and the arts. Probing beyond the claims of Sigmund Freud, Jacques Lacan, and others, Kristeva proposes and tests theories centered on the nature and development of the novel, and on what she has defined as a signifying practice in poetic language and pictural works. Desire in Language fully shows what Roman Jakobson has called Kristeva’s "genuine gift of questioning generally adopted ‘axioms,’ and her contrary gift of releasing various ‘damned questions’ from their traditional question marks."

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Mind the Gap The Truth About Desire and How to Futureproof Your Sex Life [Audiobook] (repost)


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English | ASIN: B082L44CYW | 2020 | 8 hours and 56 minutes | M4B@128 kbps | 487 MB
Author: Dr Karen Gurney
Narrator: Dr Karen Gurney

In Mind the Gap, Dr Karen Gurney, a clinical psychologist and certified psychosexologist, explores not just this gap but the gaps in our knowledge of so much of the most important new science around sex and desire. In this audiobook, you will learn that nearly everything that you’ve been led to believe about female sexuality isn’t actually true. And that, despite what you might think, it is possible to simultaneously feel little to no spontaneous desire and have a happy and mutually satisfying sex life long term. Exploring the mismatch between ideas about sex in our society and what the science tells us, Mind the Gap also explains how this disconnect lies at the root of many of our sexual problems. Combining science with case studies, practical exercises and tips, this is an audiobook for anyone who wants to better understand the mechanics of desire and futureproof their sex life, for life.

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