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Michael Hardiman is a psychologist, philosopher and author whose work explores the intersection of psychology, philosophy and the challenges of living well.

For more than thirty years, he has worked in counselling, personal development and adult education, with a particular interest in human suffering, recovery and the conditions that enable people to live more meaningful and responsible lives.

He holds postgraduate degrees in Counselling Psychology and Philosophy, including a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Galway. His later academic work has focused particularly on Hannah Arendt, totalitarianism, ideology and the problem of human evil.

He is the author of several books spanning psychology, personal development and philosophy. They include Children Under the Influence, Healing Life's Hurts, Addiction: A common Sense Approach, Authenticity: Living with Meaning and Purpose, The Path to Mass Evil: Hannah Arendt and Totalitarianism Today, and  Ideology: How Not To Lose Your Mind. Michael is a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland, former Fellow of the Irish Institute for Training and Development, and also served on the National Executive of the Irish Association for Addicition Counselling. 

Philosophy for Living brings these resources/experiences together. Its purpose is to make serious philosophical and psychological ideas accessible to people who want to think more deeply about how we live, the forces that shape us, and the responsibilities we bear towards ourselves and others.

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