Rutger Bregman
Rutger Bregman
Author • Narratorb. 26 April 1988 · From Netherlands- Books
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Rutger Bregman (born 1988) is a Dutch historian, bestselling author, and co-founder of The School for Moral Ambition. He gained international fame for his books Utopia for Realists, Humankind, and Moral Ambition, which advocate for universal basic income, innate human goodness, and redirecting talent toward solving the world's biggest problems.
Born in Renesse, Netherlands, Bregman studied history at Utrecht University and UCLA. He transitioned into journalism, initially writing for De Volkskrant and later for the independent platform De Correspondent.
In 2024, Bregman co-founded The School for Moral Ambition, a non-profit dedicated to helping people pursue high-impact careers that tackle society’s most pressing challenges.
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Humankind: A Hopeful History
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Utopia for Realists
Elizabeth Manton
Narrative non-fiction
Утопия для реалистов
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De geschiedenis van de vooruitgang
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Humankind A Hopeful History & Utopia for Realists And How We Can Get There By Rutger Bregman 2 Books Collection Set
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Rutger Bregman is widely recognized for his work challenging conventional views on human nature and societal structures, particularly through his optimistic perspectives on humanity and proposals for radical social change.
For a good introduction to Rutger Bregman's core ideas, "Utopia for Realists" is an excellent starting point, as it lays out many of the concepts he further explores in his later works.
Rutger Bregman's writing is characterized by its deeply researched historical context, engaging narrative style, and a consistent focus on presenting evidence-based arguments for a more hopeful and equitable future.