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Humankind: A Hopeful History

by Rutger Bregman
Humankind: A Hopeful History
Humankind: A Hopeful History

Challenging cynicism with optimistic human history.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by negativity in news and tired of cynicism about human nature, "Humankind" by Rutger Bregman might just be the antidote you need. It's a carefully optimistic book that argues for a more positive view of humanity, one based on cooperation and kindness. Reading Bregman's perspective could renew your faith in humanity and inspire you to contribute to positive change in our society.

  • Publieksprijs voor het Nederlandse Boek (2020)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for History & Biography (2020)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Humankind: A Hopeful History

by Rutger Bregman
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ISBN: 9781408898932
Authors: Rutger Bregman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Date of Publication: 2020-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Science
Related Topics: Anthropology, Politics, History, Sociology, History, Society, History, Politics, Psychology
Goodreads rating: 4.32
(rated by 76602 readers)

Description

From the bestselling author of Utopia for Realists. It's a belief that unites the left and right, psychologists and philosophers, writers and historians. It drives the headlines that surround us and the laws that touch our lives. And its roots sink deep into Western thought: from Machiavelli to Hobbes, Freud to Pinker, the tacit assumption is that humans are bad. Humankind makes the case for a new argument: that it is realistic, as well as revolutionary, to assume that people are good. When we think the worst of others, it brings out the worst in our politics and economics too. In this major new history, internationally bestselling author Rutger Bregman shows how believing in human kindness and altruism can be a new way to think – and act as the foundation for achieving true change in our society. It is time for a new view of human nature.
 

Challenging cynicism with optimistic human history.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by negativity in news and tired of cynicism about human nature, "Humankind" by Rutger Bregman might just be the antidote you need. It's a carefully optimistic book that argues for a more positive view of humanity, one based on cooperation and kindness. Reading Bregman's perspective could renew your faith in humanity and inspire you to contribute to positive change in our society.

  • Publieksprijs voor het Nederlandse Boek (2020)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for History & Biography (2020)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.