Intentionalism
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Intentionalism is a noun meaning The theory that the meaning of any text is determined by the intentions of its author, whether stated or not.
Meaning
The theory that the meaning of any text is determined by the intentions of its author, whether stated or not.
More Meanings
- (psychology) Synonym of act psychology.
- (history) The theory that the Holocaust was the result of a preconceived plan and decision by Adolf Hitler.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include urinterpretation, meaning, intending, intendment, intentionality, intent.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.