The book’s two authors, Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, have different backgrounds but share overlapping goals and interests. How do you think this work was enhanced by their co-authorship?

Consider how the authors integrated Adlerian psychology and Greek philosophy to create this narrative. How does their work directly borrow from those traditions? How does their work diverge from these philosophies to become its own unique approach?

How does the philosopher utilize figurative language to communicate complex theories to the youth? Conversely, how does the youth utilize figurative language to communicate his doubts and questions to the philosopher?