The Courage to Be Disliked: a Philosopher’s Solutions for Living Authentically
A Book Review
I recently wrote an essay on Heiddeberg’s ideas, and I was reminded of “The Courage to be Disliked,” which I read a while ago.
I discussed how Aletheia refers to the instant when we reveal ourselves to others and achieve a state of authenticity. In Aletheia, we no longer care about how others perceive us, and we choose to live by our thoughts, feelings, and wishes.
The Courage to be Disliked demonstrates how to tap into your inner strength. How to achieve your greatest and purest self, alter your fate, and achieve long-term happiness.
The author, Ichiro Kishimi, is a philosopher who provides a fresh perspective on the work of Austrian psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud. Drawing on Eastern and Western philosophy, Kishimi offers readers a way to understand themselves and their relationships in a new light.
The book follows three main characters: the protagonist, Freddy; his best friend, Mark; and Freddy’s love interest, Catherine. Each character undergoes persona…
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