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Abstract

The relationship between Kierkegaard and Stirner has been little studied. Although they didn’t directly influence each other, they shared a similar cultural milieu, and both rejected the Hegelian and post-Hegelian solutions to the crisis of modernity. They argued that concepts such as spirit, humanity, or society alienate the concrete existence of human beings. Instead, they emphasized the singularity of the human self and suggested that philosophical reflection should begin with the question of the meaning of individual life. This analysis aims to explore their affinities and divergences concerning the fundamental philosophical question.