Possibilism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Possibilism is a noun meaning (philosophy, politics) The belief that possible things exist, as well as actual things.
Meaning
(philosophy, politics) The belief that possible things exist, as well as actual things.
More Meanings
- (geography) The theory that the geographical environment sets certain constraints, but culture is otherwise determined by social conditions.
- An approach that pragmatically focuses on achievable goals rather than impossible ideals.
- (sometimes derogatory) Any of various socialist reform movements.
Example Sentences
Aim at a standard of adequacy (possibilism) rather than at a standard of perfection (utopianism).
Word Forms
- possibilisms
Antonyms for possibilism
Common opposites include actualism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include potentiality, impossibilism, possibility, possibleness, existability, probability.
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