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Uniform Title: Der Einzige und sein Eigentum. English
Title: The Ego and His Own
Note: Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Ego and His Own" by Max Stirner is a philosophical work written in the mid-19th century. The text explores the concept of individualism and egoism, challenging conventional morality, religion, and social norms by asserting that the self should be the primary focus for individuals. Stirner's examination of these themes positions him as a radical thinker advocating for the liberating power of personal autonomy. The opening of the book sets the tone for Stirner's provocative arguments against self-sacrifice for higher causes such as God, humanity, and morality. He critiques the notion that one should devote oneself to something outside of oneself, asserting that only one's own self-interest and unique existence warrant true allegiance. Stirner establishes that every cause, when examined, ultimately serves the interests of those who propagate it, thus urging readers to recognize their own desires and interests as paramount. This introduction lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of self-identity, ownership, and the rejection of societal expectations throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stirner, Max, 1806-1856
Translator: Byington, Steven T. (Steven Tracy), 1868-1957
EBook No.: 34580
Published: Dec 5, 2010
Downloads: 410
Language: English
Subject: Individualism
Subject: Egoism
LoCC: Social sciences: Sociology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Der Einzige und sein Eigentum. English
Title: The Ego and His Own
Note: Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Ego and His Own" by Max Stirner is a philosophical work written in the mid-19th century. The text explores the concept of individualism and egoism, challenging conventional morality, religion, and social norms by asserting that the self should be the primary focus for individuals. Stirner's examination of these themes positions him as a radical thinker advocating for the liberating power of personal autonomy. The opening of the book sets the tone for Stirner's provocative arguments against self-sacrifice for higher causes such as God, humanity, and morality. He critiques the notion that one should devote oneself to something outside of oneself, asserting that only one's own self-interest and unique existence warrant true allegiance. Stirner establishes that every cause, when examined, ultimately serves the interests of those who propagate it, thus urging readers to recognize their own desires and interests as paramount. This introduction lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of self-identity, ownership, and the rejection of societal expectations throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stirner, Max, 1806-1856
Translator: Byington, Steven T. (Steven Tracy), 1868-1957
EBook No.: 34580
Published: Dec 5, 2010
Downloads: 410
Language: English
Subject: Individualism
Subject: Egoism
LoCC: Social sciences: Sociology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.