Alfred Adler
알프레드 아들러
1870–1937
Austrian doctor who founded Individual Psychology. He worked with Freud before breaking away to argue that we are driven less by hidden desires than by the wish to overcome feelings of inferiority and to belong. In Korea his ideas became famous through the bestseller The Courage to Be Disliked.
Works
3 partsB2
Understanding Human Nature
인간 이해
Reading Alfred Adler in English: quick answers
- Who was Alfred Adler?
- Alfred Adler (1870–1937): Austrian doctor who founded Individual Psychology. He worked with Freud before breaking away to argue that we are driven less by hidden desires than by the wish to overcome feelings of inferiority and to belong. In Korea his ideas became famous through the bestseller The Courage to Be Disliked.
- What can I read by Alfred Adler on SeoJae Story?
- Understanding Human Nature, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English translation.
- Is Alfred Adler hard to read in English?
- The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the arguments, key terms and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a plain “In plain words” explainer, and you can tap any word for its meaning.
- Is there a Korean translation?
- Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.