institutionalism

Noun

institutionalism (countable and uncountable, plural institutionalisms)

1. Adherence 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
   • 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. The use of public institutions in health care and social services.