Introduction
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Prout is the socio-economics of all-round liberation.
Formulated in 1959 by Indian socio-spiritual activist thinker P.R.
Sarkar, it advocates economic liberation for all, not economic
liberalism. As a socio-economic theory, Prout is not concerned solely
with economics but encompasses the whole of human individual and
collective existence - physical, educational, social, political,
mental, cultural and spiritual - within the paradigm of integrated
growth.
The cardinal values of Prout are those of neo-humanism, which takes
into consideration the good and happiness of all living beings; humans,
animals, plants.
"The world needs new socioeconomic structures that are more just,
stronger and less self-centered - like Prout; and we need to make
systematic changes that free us, too."
- Maria Dirlene Trindade Marques, President of the Union of Brazilian
Economists
"Prout is very important to all who yearn for a liberation
which starts from economics and opens to a totality of personal and
social human existence."
- Leonardo Boff, Founder of Liberation Theology
"Alternative visions are crucial at this moment in history. Prout's
cooperative model of economic democracy, based on cardinal human values
and sharing the resources of the planet for the welfare of everyone,
deserves our serious consideration."
- Noam Chomsky, Critic of U.S foreign policy, supporter of libertarian
socialist objectives
"Sarkar's theory is far superior to Adam Smith's or that of Marx."
- Johan Galtung, Founder UN Institute of Peace Studies
"P.R. Sarkar was one of the greatest modern philosophers of India."
- Giani Zail Singh, former President of India
"Prout's vision is both holistic and systemic, with a concrete way of
reorganizing society. It has the power to construct itself in a
post-capitalist project. Prout is transforming and profoundly
revolutionary, and I support all of its dimensions."
- Marcos Arruda, leading Brazilian activist, economist and
educationalist, expert on the international financial institutions, and
head of an influential NGO.
Chavez welcomes Prout writer: "Your visit has come at such an opportune
moment," Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez told Prout writer and author
of 'After Capitalism: Prout's Vision for a New World', Dada
Maheshvarananda on national television.