institutionalism

plural institutionalisms

1. countableuncountableAdherence to the established religion, or to established codes of conduct.

   Institutionalism is brought about, in part, by a sense of learned helplessness, a belief that one has no control over one's environment.

   2003, Robert Stephen Feldman, Development Across the Life Span

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   Therefore, in addition to noting the similarities between the "new Nietzsche" and nonabsolutist institutionalism, we want to show briefly what, specifically, a reading of Nietzsche adds to the institutionalist treatment of values.

   2016, David F. Ruccio, Jack Amariglio, Postmodern Moments in Modern Economics, page 213

2. countableuncountableThe use of public institutions in health care and social services.