Faith Quote by Janet Beizer
““I know...but just the same" – this is Octave Mannoni's formulation of the structure of the fetish, and more generally of fetishistic thinking. The fetishist knows that an old, cherished belief is false but nonetheless continues to believe it. The nonetheless is not articulated, it is the fetish.””
About This Quote
Fetishistic thinking persists when a cherished belief is known false yet remains unexamined, revealing an unspoken, irrational attachment.
In simple terms: People keep believing false ideas without questioning them.
Key Takeaway
Identify and question unspoken false beliefs.
Themes
psychology
belief
irrationality
Mood
introspective
analytical
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political ideology
- marketing
- religious practice
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
self-deception
cultural fetishism
Questions to Reflect On
- What unexamined belief do you hold?
- How can you expose hidden biases?
A Different Perspective
Such beliefs can be deeply entrenched, making them hard to change.
