Max Stirner
German philosopher and author of 'The Ego and His Own'
Born
October 25th, 1806
219 years ago
Died
June 26th, 1856
169 years ago — 49 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Born in 1806, a prominent German philosopher focused on individualism and anarchism. Authored 'The Ego and His Own' in 1844, which explored the concept of the self and the rejection of societal norms. His work influenced existentialist thinkers and anarchist movements, challenging traditional philosophical ideas about identity and society.
Authored 'The Ego and His Own'
Promoted individualist philosophy
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