voluntarism


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
voluntarism/ˈvɒləntərɪz(ə)m/
noun
  • 1 the principle of relying on voluntary action.

    historical the principle that the Church or schools should be independent of the state and supported by voluntary contributions.

  • 2 Philosophy the doctrine that the will is a fundamental or dominant factor in the individual or the universe.
– derivatives
voluntarist noun & adjective,
voluntaristic adjective.
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