Institutionalism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Institutionalism is a noun meaning Adherence to the established religion, or to established codes of conduct.
Meaning
Adherence to the established religion, or to established codes of conduct.
More Meanings
- The use of public institutions in health care and social services.
Example Sentences
Institutionalism is brought about, in part, by a sense of learned helplessness, a belief that one has no control over one's environment.
Therefore, in addition to noting the similarities between the "new Nietzsche" and nonabsolutist institutionalism, we want to show briefly what, specifically, a reading of Nietzsche adds to the institutionalist treatment of values.
Word Forms
- institutionalisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orthodoxy, officialism, institutionism, churchism, formalism, institutional.
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