Explore the core ideas that shape PROUT’s unique vision of socio-economic transformation. This first module provides the conceptual grounding to understand how Prout reimagines progress, economy, governance, and global justice.

Class Index (Dates: Sept 6 – Nov 22, 2025)

🌀 Sept 6 – Prout’s Concept of Progress

Explore Prout's multidimensional vision of progress—one that transcends material growth to embrace physical, mental, and spiritual development. Discover how Prout’s “fourth bottom line” offers a more holistic and sustainable path for societal evolution.

🌀 Sept 13 – Prout’s Three-tiered Economy

Dive into Prout’s unique economic model, structured into three tiers: no-profit essential industries, cooperative enterprises, and small businesses. Learn how this system balances efficiency, equity, and empowerment.

🌀 Sept 20 – Neo-humanism and Prout

Understand how Prout is deeply rooted in Neo-humanism—the philosophy of universal love and respect for all beings. This class highlights how spiritual values guide economic and social systems toward inclusivity and sustainability.

🌿 Sept 27 – Harvesting Session 1

A reflective integration circle to synthesize key insights from the first three classes. Participants will share learnings, ask questions, and deepen their connection with the material and each other.

🌀 Oct 4 – Prout’s Concept of World-Government

Examine Prout’s proposal for a global governance system that balances global unity with local autonomy. Topics include a world constitution, universal rights, and federated bioregions.

🌀 Oct 11 – Economic Democracy and Decentralization

Unpack the four pillars of economic democracy in Prout: basic necessities for all, increasing purchasing power, local control of economies, and protection from external domination.

🌀 Oct 18 – Five Fundamental Principles of Prout

A deep dive into the core principles that form the backbone of Prout. Learn how these guidelines support ethical wealth use, sustainable development, and progressive change.

🌿 Oct 25 – Harvesting Session 2

Another integrative space to ground our learning and explore how Prout's ideas are beginning to resonate in your own context. Expect guided reflections, breakout groups, and creative synthesis.

🌀 Nov 1 – Social Movement and Block-Level Development

Discover how socio-economic units and localized planning can empower communities. This class offers practical tools for designing self-reliant and culturally aligned economic regions.

🌀 Nov 8 – Prout and Other Progressive Movements

Compare and contrast Prout with other transformative frameworks like Doughnut Economics and the New Economy Movement. See where Prout stands and how it complements other global efforts.

🌀 Nov 15 – Prout, Spirituality, and Cosmic Ownership

Explore the profound idea that the Earth’s resources are a collective gift to all beings. This session weaves together spiritual wisdom and economic policy, centering on stewardship and shared responsibility.

🌿 Nov 22 – Harvesting Session 3

Our final gathering for Module 1. Together we will reflect, celebrate, and plant seeds for the next stage of the journey.