Ichiro Kishimi

Japanese philosopher and Adlerian psychology scholar known for The Courage to Be Disliked.

Ichiro Kishimi is a Japanese philosopher and Adlerian psychology scholar, co-author with Fumitake Koga of "The Courage to Be Disliked," presenting Alfred Adler's ideas through Socratic dialogue. The book became a publishing phenomenon in Japan and internationally, offering readers a liberating perspective on self-acceptance, interpersonal courage, and the pursuit of a meaningful life.