Arvotkinism

Arvotkinism is a term used in contemporary discourse to denote a value-driven approach to governance and social organization. The word is constructed from arv, meaning value in several Uralic languages, and the -kinism suffix, echoing ideological names such as capitalism or anarchism. In discussions, arvotkinism is typically described as a framework in which public policy and civic life are oriented around explicitly defined values, with processes designed to make value judgments transparent and subject to public deliberation.

Its principles include basing decisions on a stated set of core values, promoting deliberative democracy and participatory accountability, pursuing fairness and human dignity while acknowledging pluralism, and using evaluative mechanisms such as value impact assessments to guide policy.

Applications and methods: It is described as a meta-framework rather than a concrete program; it would rely on value codification, ethical review, and ongoing dialogue to resolve conflicts. Critics worry about vagueness and the difficulty of reconciling conflicting values; supporters argue it offers normative clarity and legitimacy via public participation.

History and usage: The term appears mainly in online discussions, speculative essays, and some local or academic projects as a thought experiment rather than a widely adopted doctrine. There is no established body of scholarly work establishing arvotkinism as a distinct tradition.

Related concepts include value-based policymaking, deliberative democracy, and normative ethics.