Background for voluntarism

voluntarism

/ˈvɑləntəˌrɪzəm/ /ˈvɑlənˌtɛrɪzəm/

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noun

A reliance on volunteers to support an institution or achieve an end; volunteerism.

Examples :

"The school's success in organizing the annual fundraiser relied heavily on voluntarism. "

society organization government politics culture aid value philosophy moral

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noun

A doctrine that assigns the most dominant position to the will rather than the intellect.

Examples :

"Her decision to drop out of medical school and become an artist was a clear example of voluntarism, prioritizing her passionate desire over a traditionally successful career path. "

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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.

Examples :

"The local community garden thrived thanks to voluntarism, with neighbors pooling their skills and resources instead of relying on city funding. "

politics government theory philosophy doctrine society