But he has a strange affinity for Stalin, and a habit of making awkward references to Hitler and White Pride. But he caught the eye of the Western intelligentsia and now has an academic foot in both London and New York. The true idiot is not the one who falls into every trap, it is the one who cannot be fooled. As a celebrity philosopher, he is a living contradiction in terms. But the closest comparison, given Zizek’s interest in cinematic art, popular politics and high philosophy, might be Camille Paglia.

Source: National Post May 26, 2016 14:00 UTC