03670nam a22004935i 4500 978-3-031-61026-4 DE-He213 20251030112842.0 cr nn 008mamaa 240808s2024 sz | s |||| 0|eng d 9783031610264 978-3-031-61026-4 10.1007/978-3-031-61026-4 doi B65 HPS bicssc PHI019000 bisacsh QDTS thema Janssen, Jorn. author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut 82045 Max Stirner and the Political Theology of Fanaticism [electronic resource] / by Jorn Janssen. 1st ed. 2024. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2024. VIII, 196 p. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda 1: Pursuit of the Abstract -- 2: Stirner’s Political Atheism -- 3: Stirner Contra Schmitt -- 4: Fanaticism of Liberty -- 5: Egoism as Exorcism -- 6: Conclusion. This book provides a rigorous and insightful exploration of political fanaticism, guided by a nuanced interpretation of the works of Max Stirner, a philosopher often overlooked in contemporary discourse. Based on a comprehensive analysis of Stirner's perspectives, the book sheds light on the phenomenon of political fanaticism and its implications for modern society. Defined as an intense and irrational emotional investment in political convictions, political fanaticism permeates both North American and European contexts, presenting a significant area of study within political theory. The aim of this work is not to advocate for any particular ideological position but rather to critically examine the phenomenon itself. Central to the investigation is Stirner's distinctive idea that political fanaticism mirrors the fervor of religious zealotry transposed onto the political stage. By delving into Stirner's philosophical insights, the book aims to elucidate the underlying mechanisms driving political fanaticism and its relationship to broader societal shifts. Contributing to the field of political theology by exploring the intersections between politics and religious belief systems, the aim is to achieve a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics at play in contemporary political discourse. Ultimately, the goal is to provide scholars and researchers with a comprehensive framework for analyzing and contextualizing political fanaticism within the broader landscape of modern politics. By engaging with Stirner's works and interrogating their relevance to contemporary challenges, the book seeks to enrich scholarly discourse and foster critical reflection on this pressing issue. Jorn Janssen holds a PhD in Politics from Goldsmith's, University of London. Political science Philosophy. 57588 Religion Philosophy. 68553 Political Philosophy. 66964 Philosophy of Religion. 68554 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9783031610257 Printed edition: 9783031610271 Printed edition: 9783031610288 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-61026-4 ZDB-2-REP ZDB-2-SXPR 62308 62308