Conclusion

This concluding chapter provides a comprehensive overview of Stirner’s analysis and critique of political theology, which he sees as a perpetuation of religious faith in the domain of secular politics. Stirner’s critique highlights the apotheosis of otherwise mundane political concepts, demanding self-renunciation and setting standards that can never be met. Stirner suggests that egoism and ownness, the pursuit of immediate desires, can exorcise political theology, leading to a life of self-directed freedom. The chapter will explore the strengths and weaknesses of the analysis of Stirner’s work in this book, which reveals that this book has placed a great emphasis on immediately applying Stirner’s ideas to modern politics, rather than exploring their wider implications, and placing a greater emphasis on his criticism of religion than others who have discussed his work.