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institutionalism

ɪnstɪt'ju:ʃənəlɪzəm2 senses · 58 ms
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noun
  1. 1

    Adherence to the established religion, or to established codes of conduct.countableuncountable

    • 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.
  2. 2

    The use of public institutions in health care and social services.countableuncountable

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