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'''Progressive Utilization Theory''' (for short, '''PROUT''') is the new social theory given by [[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar]]. PROUT is | '''Progressive Utilization Theory''' (for short, '''PROUT''') is the new social theory given by [[Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar]]. PROUT is concerned with more than just [[:wikipedia:Property rights|property rights]] and [[:wikipedia:Economics|economics]]. It encompasses the whole of individual and collective existence, not just for human beings but for all beings. Supporters of PROUT (proutists) claim that the theory exposes and overcomes the limitations of both capitalism and communism.<ref>Craig, Edward, ed. (1998). ''Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Sociology of Knowledge to Zoroastrianism''. Routledge (Taylor & Francis). ISBN 0-415-16916-X.</ref> | ||
Sarkar introduced PROUT in 1959. In 1962, he formally outlined PROUT. Throughout the rest of his life, he continually amplified the subject. | Sarkar introduced PROUT in 1959. In 1962, he formally outlined PROUT. Throughout the rest of his life, he continually amplified the subject. | ||