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?
:zizek-joy:
Does anyone remember the weird beef between Zizek and Chomsky, which involved Nathan J. Robinson and Current Affairs writers? I can't recall the exact sequence of events, but Chomsky called Zizek's scholarship baseless and contingent on big empty words. Zizek called out Chomsky's interpretation of Cambodia in the 70s. I think he also alleged that Chomsky solicited Robinson's magazine to be an attack dog against Zizek. There was this 2019 scathing article in CA: https://www.currentaffairs.org/2019/10/what-is-zizek-for