It presents a radically nominalist and individualist critique of, on the one hand, christianity, nationalism and traditional morality, and on the other, humanism, utilitarianism, liberalism and much of the thenburgeoning socialist movement, advocating instead an amoral although importantly not inherently immoral or. Recommended texts of secondary literature on stirner. The work also constitutes an enduring critique of liberalism and socialism from the perspective of an extreme eccentric individualism. But in the last two decades there has been a remarkable revival of interest both in the book and in its author. Mat messerschmidt, anna simon, amallen, elaine webb. Dec 16, 2005 the ego and his own would be more properly titled the unique and its property. Max stirner s most popular book is an inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations. The ego and its own and the false principle of our education by.
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The ego and his own, the seminal defence of individualism, coloured the thinking of friedrich nietzsche, max ernst, henrik ibsen and victor serge, among. Criticising all doctrines and beliefs that demand the interests of the individual be subordinated to those of god, state, humanity, society, or some other fiction, stirner declared war on all. Publication date 1995 topics individualism, egoism. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. The work also constitutes an enduring critique of liberalism and socialism from the. Johann kaspar schmidt 25 october 1806 26 june 1856, better known as max stirner, was a german philosopher who is often seen as one of the forerunners of nihilism, existentialism, psychoanalytic theory, postmodernism, and individualist anarchism. The ego and its own cambridge texts in the history of political thought book online at best prices in india on. I ended up stumbling upon max stirners dialectical egoism by john f. The ego and its own ebook by max stirner rakuten kobo. The ego and his own would be more properly titled the unique and its property. An introduction to stimers critics and the philosophical reactionaries.
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Mar 06, 2018 the ego and its own was first published in 1844. These are the essential reads that verso recommends for anyone interested in stirners philosophy. The ego and his own by max stirner free at loyal books. Page 472 the truth, my dear pilate, is the lord, and all who seek the truth are seeking and praising the lord.
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