In this lively series of conversations between René Girard and writer Michel Treguer, major concepts from Girard's body of work are discussed in depth. Girard and Treguer investigate mimetic theory, the scapegoat, sacrifice, and Christianity, drawing on ancient and modern history and a number of Girard's contemporaries and influences.

René Girard is a member of the French Academy and Emeritus Professor at Stanford University. His books have been translated and acclaimed worldwide. He received the Modern Language Association's Award for Lifetime Scholarly Achievement in 2008.