The Ego and His Own by Max Stirner
"The Ego and His Own" by Max Stirner is a philosophical work published in 1844. This radical text dismantles Christianity, morality, humanism, liberalism, and socialism, proposing instead a philosophy of uncompromising egoism. Stirner argues that modern individuals remain enslaved by ideological "spooks"—fixed ideas like religion, nationalism, and even concepts of human nature itself. He traces how the Reformation deepened spiritual domination and critiques fellow philosophers for merely substituting new forms of worship.
Stirner advocates for "Ownness," a state beyond freedom where individuals recognize themselves as their own property, rejecting external callings and abstract rights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stirner, Max, 1806-1856 |
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| Translator | Byington, Steven T. (Steven Tracy), 1868-1957 |
| Uniform Title | Der Einzige und sein Eigentum. English |
| Title | The Ego and His Own |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ego_and_Its_Own |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HM: Social sciences: Sociology |
| Subject | Individualism |
| Subject | Egoism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34580 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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