Definitions for voluntarismˈvɒl ən təˌrɪz əm
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vol•un•ta•rismˈvɒl ən təˌrɪz əm(n.)
any theory that regards will as the fundamental agency or principle, in metaphysics, epistemology, or psychology.
Category: Philosphy
the principle or practice of supporting schools, hospitals, churches, etc., by voluntary contributions or aid instead of relying on government assistance.
Category: Common Vocabulary
any policy based on voluntary action.
Category: Common Vocabulary
Origin of voluntarism:
1830–40
vol`un•ta•ris′tic(adj.)
Wiktionary
voluntarism(Noun)
a reliance on volunteers to support an institution or achieve an end; volunteerism
voluntarism(Noun)
a doctrine that assigns the most dominant position to the will rather than the intellect
voluntarism(Noun)
the political theory that a community is best organized by the voluntary cooperation of individuals, rather than by a government, which is regarded as being coercive by nature.
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