# meliorism The belief that both the morals and the reasoning powers of the masses are essentially sound so that with the innovation of democratic government their good judgment will inevitably make the world an ever better place for mankind in that all future changes will be progressive steps toward social perfection. [[Human Action - Mises (HA)]] 191-93,693-95; [[Theory and History (TH)]] 171-73. --- # References [[morals]]