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“Our whole education system is calculated to produce *feelings* in us, impart them to us, instead of leaving their production to ourselves however they may turn out...Thus stuffed with imparted feelings, we appear before the bar of majority and are 'pronounced of age." Our equipment consists of "elevating feelings, lofty thoughts, inspiring maxims,eternal principles.”

Quote by Max Stirner

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The Ego and Its Own

This book delves into the concept of the ego, examining its significance in shaping individual identity and consciousness. It investigates the ego's relationship with the self and the external world, offering insights into the complexities of human psychology and self-awareness. more

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Max Stirner
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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