#egoism

'Those who usually criticize Stirner accuse him of destroying all idols and then finally establishing the "idol" of the "self." Indeed, one could argue that this is true. However, he clearly distinguishes his concept of the "self" from what Fichte and others call the "transcendent self," or the "greater self" often used by Buddhists, and states that it is the "ephemeral self of flesh and blood" that is constantly changing within each individual. This suggests that it is not a fixed or unchanging entity, and even if one were to elevate it to the status of an "idol," each person can change its content as they see fit, so it is not an unhelpful "idol" at all. Moreover, Stirner is not particularly opposed to humans creating idols of their own accord. What he is warning against is believing that the "idol" is the creator. He is warning against reversing the roles of subject and object.' - Tsuji Jun, "My Own World"

social anarchism just seem so centralized. like, putting the judicial system and the economy and our social interaction all within the commune seems dangerous. why not make all these institutions separate?