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Japanese psychologist and philosopher
- Born
- 1956
- Country
- Japan
- Books
- 1
Ichiro Kishimi has published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Courage to Be Disliked (2018).
Updated September 2026
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The Courage to Be Disliked
Ichiro Kishimi's most-read book, rated by 56 Open Library readers.
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The Courage to Be Disliked (2018), with Fumitake Koga
About Ichiro Kishimi
Ichiro Kishimi is a Japanese philosopher and psychologist specializing in Western ancient philosophy and Adlerian psychology. Born in Kyoto Prefecture, he studied at Kyoto University but withdrew from the doctoral program in 1987 to care for his mother. Kishimi has taught at various institutions, including Kyoto University of Education, Konan University, and Nara Women's University.
He co-authored the bestseller The Courage to Be Disliked with Fumitake Koga, which has sold over one million copies since its publication in 2013. Since 2017, he has been writing for Courrier Japon and overseeing special features on Adlerian psychology.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ichiro Kishimi FAQ
- How many books has Ichiro Kishimi written?
- Ichiro Kishimi has published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ichiro Kishimi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Courage to Be Disliked.
- What is Ichiro Kishimi's latest book?
- The Courage to Be Disliked (2018).
- What is Ichiro Kishimi's most famous book?
- The Courage to Be Disliked (2018) is Ichiro Kishimi's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.