Malthus argued that the pursuit of a perfect society is fundamentally flawed due to unchecked population growth. He posited that, as the population expands, it would ultimately lead to resource depletion and environmental degradation. In his view, achieving a Utopian society would be impossible without curbing population increases.

He suggested that natural forces, particularly famine and disease, would eventually act as a check on humanity's growth. Malthus believed that these natural consequences would be necessary to ensure the sustainability of the planet and enhance human life, implying that a balance between population and resources is crucial for societal advancement.