Ichiro Kishimi (Kyoto, 1956) is a Japanese philosopher and psychologist specialized in Western philosophy and Adlerian psychology. He has translated numerous works of Alfred Adler into Japanese and has taught at institutions such as the Kyoto University of Education and the Nara Women's University.
He co-authored, along with Fumitake Koga, The Courage to be Disliked (2013), an international bestseller that presents Adler's teachings in the form of a Socratic dialogue. He also co-wrote The Courage to be Happy (2022), a sequel to the former. His work falls within the genres of psychology and self-help. Although he has not received highly renowned literary awards, his books have been widely recognized for their accessible and profound approach to personal development themes.
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