“The habit of the religious way of thinking has biased our mind so grievously that we are - terrified at ourselves in our nakedness and naturalness; it has degraded us so that we deem ourselves depraved by nature, born devils.”
Quote by Max Stirner
Work
The Ego and His Own: The Case of the Individual Against Authority
This work delves into the philosophical debate surrounding individual autonomy and the constraints imposed by authority figures. It critically examines the role of the ego in shaping personal identity and the implications of individualism within a societal context. more
Author
Max Stirner
Max Stirner was a German philosopher born on October 25, 1806, and died on June 26, 1856. His philosophical thoughts revolve around individualism and egoism, which had a profound impact on later existentialism and nihilism. more
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“Henceforth the majesty of God revere;Fear Him, and you have nothing else to fear.”