ACTIVISM


Meaning of ACTIVISM in English

/ak"teuh viz'euhm/ , n.

1. the doctrine or practice of vigorous action or involvement as a means of achieving political or other goals, sometimes by demonstrations, protests, etc.

2. Philos.

a. a theory that the essence of reality is pure activity, esp. spiritual activity, or process.

b. a theory that the relationship between the mind and the objects of perception depends upon the action of the mind.

[ 1905-10; Aktivismus. See ACTIVE, -ISM ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .