{"product_id":"humankind-a-hopeful-history","title":"Humankind : A Hopeful History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumankind by Rutger Bregman | A Hopeful History of Human Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumankind: A Hopeful History\u003c\/strong\u003e by Rutger Bregman challenges the long-held assumption that people are naturally selfish, competitive, and driven primarily by self-interest. Drawing on history, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and behavioural science, Bregman presents an alternative view of human nature—one that places cooperation, kindness, trust, and altruism at the centre of the human story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBregman examines how the belief that people are fundamentally selfish has influenced Western philosophy, politics, economics, and social institutions. He questions ideas associated with influential thinkers and re-examines some of the most famous psychological studies and historical examples used to support pessimistic views of human behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book revisits events and experiments including the real-life story associated with \u003cstrong\u003eLord of the Flies, the Blitz, the Stanley Milgram obedience experiments,\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eStanford Prison Experiment\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bregman uses these examples to question conventional interpretations and explore evidence of cooperation, empathy, trust, and solidarity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpanning roughly 200,000 years of human history, \u003cstrong\u003eHumankind\u003c\/strong\u003e argues that cooperation and social connection have been central to humanity's ability to survive and build functioning societies. The book also considers what could happen when institutions and communities are designed around the assumption that people can be trusted rather than automatically viewed with suspicion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuman nature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Examine competing ideas about whether people are fundamentally selfish or naturally inclined toward cooperation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsychological experiments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Revisit famous studies such as the Milgram experiment and Stanford Prison Experiment through a critical lens.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe real-life Lord of the Flies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore the historical events that challenge the assumption that isolated people inevitably become violent and selfish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWartime cooperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover examples of solidarity and mutual support during periods of crisis and conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKindness and altruism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider the role of generosity, empathy, and trust in human survival and social development.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and society:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore how human behaviour has influenced the development of communities, institutions, and political systems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeadership and education:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reflect on how assumptions about human nature can shape schools, workplaces, governments, and leadership styles.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA different view of progress:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider how societies might change when cooperation and human potential are given greater emphasis.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in psychology and human behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudents of history, sociology, and philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders fascinated by famous psychological experiments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThose interested in altruism, empathy, and cooperation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders exploring politics, economics, leadership, and social change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for thought-provoking and optimistic nonfiction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumankind\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a provocative alternative to pessimistic assumptions about human behaviour. Rutger Bregman combines historical stories, research, and fresh interpretations of famous examples to argue that cooperation and kindness are not weaknesses but important forces that have helped societies endure and develop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor readers who want to reconsider conventional ideas about people and society, this paperback provides an engaging and hopeful exploration of human nature while raising important questions about how our beliefs shape the institutions and communities we create.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rutger Bregman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54604223185171,"sku":"BY13.6097","price":525.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/Humankind.webp?v=1787560361","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/humankind-a-hopeful-history","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}