First published 2020
Historian Rutger Bregman challenges the dark view of humanity. Contrary to popular belief, humans are not inherently selfish and cruel, but good at heart. Drawing on a wealth of historical evidence, Bregman presents a bold, optimistic vision of our species. Discover how cooperation, not conflict, has driven human progress. Bregman's persuasive case for our fundamental decency offers a refreshing antidote to cynicism - and a roadmap for building a better world.
Genres: history, philosophy, social-science, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: bold-vision, challenging-beliefs, roadmap-for-change
480 pages · Paperback · Back Bay Books