What is'Egoism' according to Stirner?
Economic prosperity
Mental illness
The belief that the individual self is of paramount importance
The doctrine of moral instincts
Answer
Stirner believed that the individual self is of paramount importance, and that all other values and beliefs should be subordinate to the individual's self-interest. He rejected the idea of God, morality, and society as external forces that should control the individual, and instead argued that the individual should be free to do whatever they want without regard for these external forces.
The Stirring Wisdom: A Quiz on Max Stirner's Philosophy
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