{"product_id":"no-to-pessimism-girol-karacaoglu-9783838220338","title":"No to Pessimism: Life, Diversity, Freedom, and Knowledge, with Optimism","description":"In an era shadowed by pessimism, this book heralds a vibrant statement of optimism for both human and non-human life, grounded in diversity, freedom, and knowledge. It counters the gloom, acknowledging the widespread suffering and threats to our biosphere, yet it is driven by a mission to lessen this pain and enhance lasting human wellbeing. Our collective challenge--the wellbeing problem--is how to not just survive but to thrive. This exploration delves into necessary changes for sustained flourishing, highlighting the urgency of this existential quest. Within our current crises lie seeds of opportunity, the chance to envision and craft a new reality. This isn't a plea to those in power for systemic overhaul or utopian dreams; rather, it's a direct call to individuals. It urges us to fiercely guard our freedoms, recognizing that diversity and liberty fuel the growth of knowledge--our true wealth. The author's hope for life's future hinges on our embracing this responsibility with vigilance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Girol Karacaoglu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3838220331\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783838220338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ibidem Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Girol Karacaoglu","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46962732859647,"sku":"9783838220338","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2a05f392-3a11-4382-9d8f-82be6513cd48.jpg?v=1750652363","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/no-to-pessimism-girol-karacaoglu-9783838220338","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}