Max Stirner published 2 non-fiction books, beginning with The Ego and Its Own (1844).
Updated September 2026
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The Ego and Its Own
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The False Principle of Our Education (Apr 1842)
The Ego and Its Own (1844)
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About Max Stirner
Johann Caspar Schmidt, known by the pen name Max Stirner, was a German philosopher, dealing mainly with the Hegelian notion of social alienation and self-consciousness. Stirner is often seen as one of the forerunners of nihilism, existentialism, psychoanalytic theory, postmodernism, individualist anarchism, and egoism.
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Max Stirner FAQ
- How many books has Max Stirner written?
- Max Stirner published 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Max Stirner's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Ego and Its Own.
- What is Max Stirner's last book?
- The Ego and Its Own (1844).
- What is Max Stirner's most famous book?
- The Ego and Its Own (1844) is Max Stirner's most widely read book.
- Can I read Max Stirner's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Max Stirner is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.