About the Author
Rutger Bregman
ISBN 9781526640734
Rs. 968
Bloomsbury
Humankind
Who it's for: Readers interested in psychology, history, and social change
In Humankind: A Hopeful History, Rutger Bregman challenges the long-held belief that humans are inherently selfish. Drawing on history, psychology, and anthropology, he presents a compelling argument that people are fundamentally cooperative and kind. This book explores how societal structures and prevailing narratives often obscure our true nature, advocating for a new perspective on human behavior and its potential to foster positive societal change.Why You Should Read? It re-evaluates the foundational assumptions about human nature. It offers an evidence-based, optimistic view of humanity's potential. It explores how our beliefs about others impact politics, economics, and society. It provides a thought-provoking historical and philosophical analysis.
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- Challenges the belief that humans are inherently selfish
- Draws on history, psychology, and anthropology
- Explores how societal structures obscure our true nature
- Advocates for a new perspective on human behavior
- Examines impact on politics, economics, and society
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What is the main argument of the book?
The book argues that humans are fundamentally cooperative and kind, contrary to the long-held belief that we are inherently selfish.
What disciplines does the book draw on?
It draws on history, psychology, and anthropology to support its argument.
Does the book discuss the impact of beliefs about human nature?
Yes, it explores how our beliefs about others impact politics, economics, and society.
Is the book optimistic?
Yes, it offers an evidence-based, optimistic view of humanity's potential.


