I'm not all that familiar with him, just what I read here. On one level, he seems like a guy who has some really good insights, and then some dogshit ones. And lots of takes in between.
However... that description could be about lots of people. I also understand Zizek is (apparently) a brilliant philosopher. I've also read here somewhere that his approach to philosophy or ideas in general can make him frustrating to follow for regular Marxists. Like, he's operating on a different level from us or something. And that he doesn't always say what he means.
So what's the deal with Zizek? How should I approach his writings?
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I quite like Zizek as he produces a lot of interesting and entertaining ideas. He is often right, especially when talking about subjects which he's an expert. Hegelianism for example. He also misses the mark when he talks about science or because he's old. I think he wouldn't be popular with a lot of people on this website because he carries with him criticisms of the Soviet Union and their final decades.