The Ego And Its Own by Max Stirner
The Case of the Individual Against Authority
The book presents a radical critique of traditional societal structures, ideologies, and institutions, advocating for the primacy of individual autonomy and self-interest. It challenges the authority of religious, political, and philosophical systems that impose constraints on personal freedom, arguing that these constructs serve to subjugate the individual. The work emphasizes the importance of self-liberation and the rejection of external influences that dictate one's identity and actions, promoting a philosophy centered on the individual's unique will and desires as the ultimate guiding force.
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- Published
- 1844
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
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- Der Einzige Und Sein Eigentum
- Der Einzige und sein Eigenthum
- The Ego and Its Own
- The Individual and His Property
- The Unique and His Property
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