{"product_id":"desiring-machines-mimetic-theory-and-artificial-intelligence-in-technology-philosophy-film-and-fiction-9781350382732","title":"Desiring Machines: Mimetic Theory and Artificial Intelligence in Technology, Philosophy, Film, and Fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs artificial intelligence assumes increasing prominence in our lives, a host of questions arise, particularly if one holds a view of humans as inherently social or mimetic, such as René Girard. Does the potential for self-awareness in artificial intelligence come with mimetic desire in the way Girard claims it does for human beings?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Ryba and Sandor Goodhart bring together a team of renowned scholars to theorize artificial intelligence from a Girardian perspective for the first time. Chapters present cutting edge reflections on Girard's mimetic theory in connection with science, humans, fiction, film, philosophy and God, shedding light on artificial intelligence and the consequences of the implementation of humanoid robots into daily life. In Part I, each argument is followed by a response, spanning topics from the philosophic foundations of mimetic theory and cognitive science through to scapegoating, mimesis, and the human future. Drawing on close interpretative readings of films, including \u003ci\u003eA.I. Artificial Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEx Machina\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHER\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as literary productions, philosophic essays and theological concepts, it offers a novel approach to utilize the seminal ideas of Girard. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSetting out new challenges and insights, this interdisciplinary volume is an essential starting point for students and scholars of Girard, mimetic theory, artificial intelligence, robotics, film, philosophy of religion and ethics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandor Goodhart \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor of English and Jewish Studies and former Director of the Religious Studies Program at Purdue University, USA. He is the former President of the Colloquium on Violence and Religion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Ryba \u003c\/b\u003eis Director of Religious Studies at Purdue University, USA. He is the former Notre Dame Theologian in Residence at the St. Thomas Aquinas Center and Continuing Lecturer in Philosophy and Religious Studies at Purdue University.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52057899434258,"sku":"9781350382732","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_88bd49e1-eba1-44de-9785-4e0fb8a32945.jpg?v=1772015358","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/desiring-machines-mimetic-theory-and-artificial-intelligence-in-technology-philosophy-film-and-fiction-9781350382732","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}