Adler vs Sapolsky

Part 1

I just started reading the book, “The Courage to Be Disliked" by Ichiro Kishimi. The book is structured as a series of conversations between a young man and a philosopher whose teachings are rooted in the psychology of Alfred Adler. I am also reading Determinism by Robert Sapolsky. It is fascinating to read them simultaneously because they offer completely opposing perspectives. The first part of “The Courage to Be Disliked” would be entirely rejected by Sapolsky, as one who argues against free will while the other does not. They offer vastly different views on the nature of happiness.

According to Adler, the past does not matter. It’s about setting goals and finding the courage to be happy. In the first section of “The Courage to Be Disliked”, the author states that trauma does not exist. When the young man asked, "Wait a minute! Are you denying the existence of trauma altogether?" the philosopher responds adamantly, "Yes, I am." To me, his viewpoint belongs to someone living in a very large, entitled bubble. I will continue to explore. P2 to P5 coming soon…





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