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'''Prosperism''' is a {{wp|political | '''Prosperism''' is a {{wp|political philosophy}} based on an application of {{wp|civics|civic}} {{wp|utilitarianism}}. Most broadly, prosperism argues that a wp|government}}' ultimate duty is to enact policies that maximize the {{wp|marginal utility}} ("prosperity") for the greatest number of citizens within the {{wp|state (polity)|state}}. Prosperits reject the {{wp|classical liberalism|classical liberal}} understanding of {{wp|natural rights}} and instead contend that the best government is one that can deliver the greatest {{wp|utility|benefit}}, defined as happiness or satisfaction, to its citizens. | ||
Revision as of 02:31, 12 July 2020
Prosperism is a political philosophy based on an application of civic utilitarianism. Most broadly, prosperism argues that a wp|government}}' ultimate duty is to enact policies that maximize the marginal utility ("prosperity") for the greatest number of citizens within the state. Prosperits reject the classical liberal understanding of natural rights and instead contend that the best government is one that can deliver the greatest benefit, defined as happiness or satisfaction, to its citizens.