The Courage to Be Disliked

The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness

The Courage to Be Disliked presents Adlerian psychology through a dialogue between a philosopher and a young man who doubts that happiness and change are possible. Across their conversations, the philosopher argues that people are not determined by past trauma or by other people's expectations, but can choose new ways of living. The book applies these ideas to relationships, work, freedom, and the courage required to accept disapproval from others.

by Fumitake Koga, Ichirō Kishimi

Atria Books · First published 2013 · 288 pages