Definitions For Possibilism

Noun

POSSIBILISM. (countable and uncountable, plural POSSIBILISMs) (philosophy) The belief that possible things exist. The theory that the geographical environment sets certain constraints, but culture is otherwise determined by social conditions. An approach that pragmatically focuses on achievable goals rather than impossible ideals. (sometimes, derogatory) Any of various socialist reform movements.

Antonyms

actualism

Derived terms

possibilist possibilistic

Translations

French: possibilisme, m Greek: πιθανισμός, m Italian: possibilismo, m

Etymology

{{der + en + la + possibilis + + that can be done}}, from posse + + be able, + ism.