What if everything we've been taught about human nature is wrong? What if, rather than being naturally selfish and driven by self-interest, people are fundamentally good?

In Humankind, internationally bestselling author Rutger Bregman challenges the long-held belief that humans are naturally selfish, offering a refreshing and thought-provoking perspective on our capacity for kindness, cooperation, and compassion.

Drawing on history, psychology, philosophy, and scientific research, Bregman revisits some of the world's most famous events and experiments, from the Blitz and the Stanford prison experiment to the real-life story behind Lord of the Flies. Along the way, he questions widely accepted ideas about human behaviour and explores the evidence that suggests we may be kinder than we think.

Spanning 200,000 years of human history, Humankind examines how our beliefs about one another influence everything from personal relationships to politics, education, and society as a whole.

Insightful, engaging, and surprisingly optimistic, this international bestseller offers a different way of looking at humanity and considers how trusting in human goodness could help create a better world.

Perfect for readers interested in psychology, history, sociology, and human behaviour, Humankind is an inspiring read that challenges us to rethink what it really means to be human.