the courage to be disliked

The Courage to Be Disliked is a philosophical dialogue co-written by Ichiro Kishimi, a Japanese psychologist, and Fumitake Koga, a writer who presents the ideas of Alfred Adler. The book is structured as a conversation between a young man, frustrated with his life, and a philosopher who challenges his assumptions about happiness, relationships and self-worth. Its central themes revolve around taking responsibility for one's own life and recognising that the approval of others need not govern one's choices.

Written in an accessible question-and-answer style, the book suits readers who enjoy self-help grounded in philosophy, as well as anyone curious about Adlerian psychology for the first time. It will appeal to those feeling weighed down by anxiety over what others think, or to readers simply seeking a fresh perspective on how to live more freely.