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“The act of greatest subversion ... is the one of indifference. A man, or a group, finds it unbearable that someone can be simply uninterested in his, or its, convictions. ... There is a degree of complicity, or mutual respect, between the believer and the man who attacks his beliefs (the revolutionary), for the latter takes them seriously.”

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Book:Break-Out from the Crystal Palace: The Anarcho-Psychological Critique: Stirner, Nietzsche, Dostoevsky
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Break-Out from the Crystal Palace: The Anarcho-Psychological Critique: Stirner, Nietzsche, Dostoevsky

This book delves into the philosophical ideas of Stirner, Nietzsche, and Dostoevsky, analyzing their contributions to anarcho-psychology and their impact on modern thought. more

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John Carroll
John Carroll

John Carroll (January 8, 1735 - December 3, 1815) was an American religious leader and one of the founding figures of Catholicism in the United States. Born in Ireland, he immigrated to the United States and became the first Archbishop of the United States, playing a significant role in promoting Catholicism and advocating for religious freedom for Catholics in America. more

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