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Albert Jay Nock
(1870 - 1945)
American theorist, author, and critic
American theorist
author
and critic
American libertarian author and social critic who influenced modern political thought.
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1870, Nock became an influential individualist thinker.
He taught at the University of Chicago and offered incisive critiques of state power.
His best-known work, 'Our Enemy the State', remains a classic in libertarian literature.
Nock's clear prose and uncompromising views shaped debates on individual liberty and government authority.
Throughout his career, he engaged with contemporary intellectuals and advised political activists.
He continued writing until his death in 1945, leaving a lasting legacy on American political discourse.
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Albert Jay Nock