"The Courage to Be Happy" Subtitle: Philosophy Lesson 2 of Adler, the "Father of Self-Enlightenment" Author: [Japanese] Ichiro Kishimi / Fumitake Koga

Kishimi Ichiro

Philosopher. Born in Kyoto in 1956, currently living in Kyoto. Dropped out of the doctoral course of the Department of Literature, Graduate School of Kyoto University. In addition to professional philosophy (Western ancient philosophy, especially Platonic philosophy), he has been committed to the study of Adlerian psychology since 1989. Certified as a psychological counselor and consultant by the Japanese Adlerian Psychology Association. After the publication of the world-famous neoclassical masterpiece of Adlerian psychology, "The Courage to Be Disliked", he has vigorously conducted lectures and psychological counseling activities for many "young people" at home and abroad in order to make the world a better place, just like Adler did during his lifetime. He has translated Adler's "Psychology of the Meaning of Life" and "Lectures on Personal Psychology", and has written "Introduction to Adlerian Psychology". He was responsible for the original draft of this book.

Fumio Koga

Co., Ltd. Consultant Representative, writer. Born in Fukuoka in 1973. Specializes in dialogue writing (writing in the question-and-answer format) and has published many bestsellers in business or nonfiction. Won the 2014 Business Book Award 2014 Judges Special Award for "bringing glory to business book authors and greatly improving their status." After publishing his previous work, "The Courage to Be Disliked," he was confused about the theory and practice of Adlerian psychology, so he visited Mr. Ichiro Kishimi in Kyoto again. After dozens of hours of discussion, he compiled this final chapter of the "Courage Bilogy." He has written "Lectures on Articles I Want My 20-Year-Old Self to Accept," etc.