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Coexistence and Other Fighting Words: Selected Writings of Judea Pearl, 2002–2025
$29.99 CAD
By: Judea Pearl
An “essential” (Bari Weiss) book on Jewish identity and Zionophobia, “which should be required reading” (Bernard-Henri Lévy).
Available December 10, 2025
Catalyzed by the kidnapping and murder of his son, Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, world-renowned computer scientist and philosopher Dr. Judea Pearl has been a relentless advocate for reason and understanding in writings and talks spanning the first quarter of the twenty-first century. Best known for his groundbreaking work on artificial intelligence, Dr. Pearl turned his power of analysis to an anatomy of the hate that took his son’s life, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the story of Israel, antisemitism, and other related subjects. In Coexistence and Other Fighting Words, Dr. Pearl collects the best of his work, offering an indispensable guide to some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Dr. Judea Pearl is the Chancellor’s Professor of Computer Science and Statistics at the University of California, Los Angeles, and Director of the UCLA Cognitive Systems Laboratory. He is known internationally for his contributions to artificial intelligence, human reasoning, and philosophy of science. Dr. Pearl is the father of slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl and president of the Daniel Pearl Foundation, which he co-founded with his family in 2002. He lectures and writes frequently on Jewish identity, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the history of Zionism, and Israel on campus.
Reviews
Praise for Coexistence and Other Fighting Words
Judea Pearl is a north star for anyone who cares about truth, integrity, and justice. This book—and his wisdom—are essential. –Bari Weiss, Founder and Editor of The Free Press
Judea Pearl once said, speaking of his dear son, Danny: “[He] gave humanity a banner with which to fight hatred, fanaticism, and intolerance.” I would add that Judea Pearl, himself, has also embodied this banner for decades and is a relentless warrior for truth and good. A ray of hope and light despite the indescribable darkness he has faced, there is no better person to offer intellectual ammunition to navigate our complex time. One of the West’s bright minds and moral voices, Judea Pearl has written an essential book, Coexistence and Other Fighting Words, which should be required reading. –Bernard-Henri Lévy, Philosopher and Author of Israel Alone
Wise reflections on some of the most pressing issues of the day, from the man who, more than anyone, understands why things happen. –Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and Author of Rationality
Coexistence and Other Fighting Words is a book we might be afraid to open because it forces us to confront humanity’s darkest truths—but we must, because within its pages lie the pearls of wisdom essential for our survival. Through the tragic loss of his son, Daniel Pearl, Dr. Judea Pearl transformed personal grief into a global mission for unflinching truth. Like The Diary of Anne Frank and Elie Wiesel’s Night, this collection serves as a witness to history and a call to action, offering a roadmap to confront hatred, challenge moral relativism, manifest post-traumatic growth, and defend our shared humanity. –Asra Q. Nomani, Author of Woke Army: The Red-Green Alliance That Is Destroying America’s Freedom, Cofounder of Muslim Reform Movement, Editor of Pearl Project
Ideas matter. Words have consequence. Hate and blame can get out of control and burn down the whole world. Dr. Judea Pearl is among those who know this better than most. He has been warning the world since hate took the life of his own son, Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. In Coexistence and Other Fighting Words, we have the opportunity to hear him anew. He addresses the Jewish story, Muslim-Jewish dialogues, and the anatomy of hate. We must listen to his voice. Bracing, precise, and an urgent part of our twenty-first century conversation. –Van Jones, CNN Host and Founder of DreamMachine.org
