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Voluntarism: meaning, definitions and examples

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voluntarism

 

[ หˆvษ’l.ษ™n.tษ™.rษช.zษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophy, sociology

Voluntarism is a philosophical doctrine that emphasizes the role of the will, as opposed to reason, in human actions and decisions. It posits that individual autonomy and free will are paramount in determining an individual's course of action. In sociology, voluntarism can refer to social movements driven by voluntary participation and collective action rather than coercive forces. The concept also encompasses various movements advocating for voluntary associations and self-governance, stressing the importance of personal choice and freedom.

Synonyms

autonomy, free will, self-determination, willingness

Examples of usage

  • He embraced a philosophy of voluntarism throughout his career.
  • Voluntarism is evident in many grassroots movements.
  • The school's curriculum reflects the principles of voluntarism.

Translations

Translations of the word "voluntarism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น voluntarismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเฅˆเคšเฅเค›เคฟเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Voluntarismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ voluntarisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะปัŽะฝั‚ะฐั€ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ woluntaryzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒฉใƒณใ‚ฟใƒชใ‚บใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voluntarisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ voluntarismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถnรผllรผlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋ฐœ์ฃผ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุทูˆุนูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ voluntarismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ voluntarizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡ชๆ„ฟไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ voluntarizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viljandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ะบั–ะฝะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรถncรผlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ voluntarismo

Etymology

The term 'voluntarism' derives from the Latin word 'voluntas,' meaning 'will' or 'wish.' The philosophical roots can be traced back to thinkers like Immanuel Kant and Friedrich Nietzsche, who explored the role of the will in ethical decision-making. In the 19th century, the concept was further developed in various social and political theories that emphasized the importance of individual agency. The sociological aspect of voluntarism gained traction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as social movements sought to empower individuals to take initiative in their communities. Overall, voluntarism has evolved to encapsulate a broad spectrum of ideas about choice, agency, and the voluntary nature of human behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,355, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.