Zizek on the theology of love #zizek #philosophy #love #shorts

Slavoj Zizek draws parallels between the act of falling in love and Christian theology.

[iwouldprefernotto]

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[LanceDango]

“So on and so on” him saying that never gets old

[somedude]

Lmao dude had this argument with his wife in the mornihg and turned it into a whole lecture to his students.

[christophermcdaid]

This guy has the most unique voice I’ve ever heard

[FriendlyChorf]

Algorithm took me straight from Royce du Pont to Zizek. You’re not wrong, buddy. You’re not wrong.

[omereris]

My girlfriend asked me this, Why I loved her. I answered I don't know. She left me. I think I'm a philosopher now.

[havanaradio]

With all that sniffing and slobbering you never see a particle of moisture. That's the real philosophical paradox here.

[Pawana]

මේක තමයි දෙවනි සැරේ මේ මනුස්සයා මට අළුත් අදහසක් දුන්නේ.

[alexanderb]

It funny how that also works the other way around. I find people I dislike ugly or stupid, but when I try to see them from an objective POV, they might not be.

[johntan]

His wife: "Honey I got a bad dream. Do u love me honey say u love me :("

[DellaDykeborn]

This is so my experience of loving others, yet I want to know that I am loved for who I am.

[rickfromhell]

I kinda love this guy. He's so endearingly quirky.

[ChrisSamuel]

“Why did you fall in love with me?” Has no answer— except that it is in my telos to do precisely this.

[HeyJudie]

I think it's feelings, not features, that make someone feel in love. For example, your beloved are amongst your first and last thoughts of the day. Seeing your beloved enter a room electrifies you. Knowing your beloved is leaving you and not knowing when you'll see them next may be ultra dramatic for you, like you've been kicked in the stomach. You have strong urges to please and not disappoint your beloved. And so on. And this is really just one version of love-- the kind that I experience-- which may be a little co-dependent but I think is relatable to a lot of people. Others may think love is entirely different based on what they prefer to feel. I know a guy who only thinks he can love someone if he feels he is simultaneously in endless service of that person, but also being punished by them (he is an old-school Catholic.) So, it's not about that person having a nice smile or being really funny, but about the various ways in which they make you feel.

[mrawesomeDK]

This is what Daffy Duck would sound like, with a Russian accent 😂

[Cleardelune]

That's why I prefer silence to express love, because formally as theoretically by the moment you have an answer is not love, is a definition not a real feeling

[Raynaputi]

Spread this motherfucking message. This hit my soul like a brick.

[sirmitchellconnor]

The very moment Zizek is making this point, somewhere, James May is topless.

[kennroxx]

Slavoj Žižek often explores the intricate dynamics of love, belief, and ideology, blending them with his characteristic blend of psychoanalytic theory, Marxist interpretation, and cultural critique. This passage showcases Žižek's philosophical exploration of the nature of love and faith, drawing parallels between the ineffability of love and the foundational act of belief in Christianity.

Žižek suggests that the question "Why do you love me?" embodies a profound paradox because love, in its truest form, defies rational explanation. If one could enumerate the reasons for their love, it would reduce love to a set of qualities or attributes, stripping it of its transcendent essence. This aligns with his broader critique of rationalization in human affairs, where he often argues that the most significant dimensions of human life resist neat explanations or justifications.

Similarly, Žižek draws an analogy with religious faith, particularly within Christianity. He argues that a genuine belief in Christianity—or any religion, for that matter—cannot rest solely on rational analysis or comparative study. True faith, like true love, requires a leap beyond rational justification. The believer must already be immersed in faith to truly comprehend the reasons for belief, echoing the idea that understanding and justification in matters of faith and love emerge from within the experience itself, not as prerequisites to it.

This perspective challenges the modern inclination towards rationalizing and explaining all aspects of human experience. By comparing love with religious faith, Žižek is highlighting the limits of rationality and the importance of subjective experience. In both domains, the most authentic and profound commitments arise not from logical deduction but from a more mysterious, almost ineffable engagement with the object of love or belief.

Žižek's analysis serves as a reminder of the complexity of human emotions and beliefs, urging us to recognize the value and reality of experiences that defy easy explanation. This approach invites a deeper reflection on how we understand and engage with the concepts of love and faith in our lives, suggesting that at the heart of both lies a paradox that challenges the primacy of rationality.

[scottgriegermusic]

I could listen to Zizek sniff and talk all day.