Hesperidesian Paternalism

Hesperidesian Paternalism refers to the notion that the history of the Empire of Exponent, and by extension its successor states in the Blackhelm Confederacy and the Red River Free State, is inherently different from that of other nations. In this view, Hesperidesian Paternalism stems from its emergence during the Hesperidesian Crusades, and states that the history of the Hesperidesian powers has been driven primarily by the desire to fulfill a Christian duty to defend the lowest members of society and to spread the message of Catholicism. To this end, proponents of the philosophy of Hesperidesian Paternalism often point to the policies of Seorsus, which they claim have been set up in order to ensure a safe, stable existence for Hesperidesian natives, and to ensure that the various cultures of the native groups are able to be maintained without interference from the white ruling society.

History of the Concept

Origin of the term

The concept of Hesperidesian Paternalism dates back to the Middle Ages, but it did not enter into the popular lexicon until 2004, when Nikolian Chancellor Bożydar Woźniak used the term to describe the Blackhelm Confederacy's stance towards the rest of the continent during the Katovice Conference. This, however, is not the first time that the phrase was used, and written use of the term can be traced back as far as the 14th century.

In popular Culture

Theater

• The Prometheans
• Tiberius III
• Selius
• The Governor of Portus Regalis
• Barbo
• Octavius IV
• Adventus
• Vetus

Film

• The Battle of Battery Hill
• Traitors on the Tanz
• Two Maids for Mrs. Clearwater

Television

• Galaxy Quest
• Whitewall's Army

Literature

• Utopia
• A Clash of Two Souls
• The Proud Family Barbus