The Ego And His Own, the prophetic defense of individualism against the common good, influenced figures ranging from Nietzsche to Ayn Rand. Challenging the religious, philosophical and political depreciation of the individual, Stirner criticizes all doctrines and beliefs that demand the interests of the individual be subordinated to those of God, the state, humanity or society. The Ego and His Own is a passionate defense of the individual against all forms of authority, from one of the founding fathers of anarchist thought.