action theory

noun

Any theory that centres its gaze, analysis, and interpretation around human action, e.g. rational choice theory or phenomenology.

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nounaction theory (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesAny theory that centres its gaze, analysis, and interpretation around human action, e.g. rational choice theory or phenomenology.
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