Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga
The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga review
This philosophical dialogue explores happiness and personal freedom through Adlerian psychology principles, presented as a conversation between a philosopher and student. The paperback format makes it accessible whilst maintaining intellectual rigor, making it essential for philosophy and psychology students. The book's focus on freedom from others' opinions builds confidence for exams and personal development alike.
Key features
- Paperback format
- 288 pages
- Dialogue-based philosophical exploration
- Adlerian psychology framework
- Focus on freedom and happiness
- Student-friendly explanation of complex concepts
Pros
- Accessible dialogue format makes philosophy engaging
- Adlerian psychology approach is well-researched and credible
- Builds exam confidence through mindset development
- Affordable at GBP 10.99
- Combines intellectual rigour with practical application
Cons
- Dialogue format may feel artificial to some readers
- Heavy philosophical concepts require concentration
- May feel abstract without practical exercises
- Limited appeal outside psychology and philosophy fields
Who is it for
Philosophy and psychology students, and anyone seeking to understand psychological approaches to personal freedom. Suits readers aged 16-60 interested in personal development grounded in established psychological theory. Appeals to those wanting exam confidence and mindset shifts backed by rigorous thinking.