-ism ( different '-isms' )
Socialism
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
Colonel Qaddafi declared that his political system of permanent revolution would sweep away capitalism and socialism.
New York Times (Oct 20, 2011)
Communism
a theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
Recent polls show that instituting communism in the United States is more popular than our democratically elected congressional leaders.
Washington Post (Nov 18, 2011)
Absolutism
the doctrine of a being that is without restriction
Autocracy—the whole human history proves it—by nature engenders absolutism.
Desjardins, Louis-Georges
Altruism
the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
At first, most people agreed that true altruism was a uniquely human characteristic requiring an awareness of one's actions as selfless.
Scientific American (Dec 8, 2011)
Asceticism
the doctrine of renunciation of worldly pleasures
Still the good monks continued to live in rigorous asceticism; and their liberality to others often reduced them to extremities of privation.
Bolanden, Conrad von
Consumerism
the theory that increasing use of goods is beneficial
A glittering shopping mall with an indoor ice skating rink stands as a totem of American-style consumerism.
New York Times (Jan 3, 2012)
Despotism
a form of government in which the ruler is unconstrained
Henceforward free government all over the world lay crushed beneath the military despotism of Rome.
Egoism
the theory that self-interest is the basis of morality
Consequently, as is the way of human nature, her egoism is exasperated, and becomes more firmly concentrated upon her own welfare.
Boyd, Ernest Augustus
Empiricism
the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
Darwin is the finest fruit of English empiricism.
The Guardian (Sep 7, 2010)
Fatalism
a doctrine that all events are predetermined in advance
She never questioned but that the fault lay entirely in herself, and a sort offatalism made her accept it all with apathetic matter-of-factness.
Delafield, E. M.
Feminism
a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
In the United States, as elsewhere, feminism could be characterized as the most successful social movement of the 20th century.
New York Times (Dec 19, 2011)
Hedonism
an ethical system that values the pursuit of pleasure
In its heyday, Atlantic City was a haven of hedonism, its mystique etched onto the Monopoly board.
Time (Sep 15, 2010)
Humanism
doctrine promoting the welfare of mankind
The Reformation took up the educational work of humanism, and carried it forward.
Seeley, Levi
Idealism
the philosophical theory that thoughts are the only reality
Once more, the poet’s mysticism is tempered by a tinge of idealism.
Clarke, Helen Archibald
Individualism
doctrine that government should not interfere in commerce
Samuel Johnson should be known as the apostle of individualism.
Frothingham, Octavius Brooks
Isolationism
a policy of nonparticipation in international relations
When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, the debate ended and isolationismwas essentially dead.
New York Times (Oct 4, 2010)
Liberalism
a political orientation favoring social progress by reform
But San Francisco’s national reputation for liberalism and libertinism really got going after Prohibition ended in 1933.
Slate (Jan 19, 2012)
Materialism
the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality
" Materialism will be advanced as the only sound basis of rational thought and practice."
Holyoake, George Jacob
Nationalism
the doctrine that your country's interests are superior
Despite a reputation for deep-rooted nationalism, Turkey has adopted liberal economic policies under Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party government over the past decade.
Reuters (Sep 28, 2011)
Nihilism
a doctrine that advocates destruction of the social system
In her despair she succumbed to a sort of nihilism that made her ask: “What is the reason of anything?...
Couperus, Louis
Pragmatism
the doctrine that practical consequences determine value
One homegrown tradition from the United States is pragmatism, which is focused on what works.
New York Times (Aug 6, 2011)
Rationalism
the doctrine that reason is the basis for regulating conduct
There have been, since the waters of thought began to flow, two great streams running side by side,— Rationalism and Mysticism.
Parsons, Frank
Totalitarianism
the principle of unrestricted power in government
He denounced totalitarianism in his native land while promoting human rights.
BusinessWeek (May 1, 2011)
Capitalism
an economic system based on private ownership of assets
Capitalism’s focus on individualism and free contractual arrangements replaced a system in which familial, communal and religious bonds had greater influence over long-term relationships.
Salon (Aug 3, 2012)
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a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
Colonel Qaddafi declared that his political system of permanent revolution would sweep away capitalism and socialism.
New York Times (Oct 20, 2011)
Communism
a theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
Recent polls show that instituting communism in the United States is more popular than our democratically elected congressional leaders.
Washington Post (Nov 18, 2011)
Absolutism
the doctrine of a being that is without restriction
Autocracy—the whole human history proves it—by nature engenders absolutism.
Desjardins, Louis-Georges
Altruism
the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
At first, most people agreed that true altruism was a uniquely human characteristic requiring an awareness of one's actions as selfless.
Scientific American (Dec 8, 2011)
Asceticism
the doctrine of renunciation of worldly pleasures
Still the good monks continued to live in rigorous asceticism; and their liberality to others often reduced them to extremities of privation.
Bolanden, Conrad von
Consumerism
the theory that increasing use of goods is beneficial
A glittering shopping mall with an indoor ice skating rink stands as a totem of American-style consumerism.
New York Times (Jan 3, 2012)
Despotism
a form of government in which the ruler is unconstrained
Henceforward free government all over the world lay crushed beneath the military despotism of Rome.
Egoism
the theory that self-interest is the basis of morality
Consequently, as is the way of human nature, her egoism is exasperated, and becomes more firmly concentrated upon her own welfare.
Boyd, Ernest Augustus
Empiricism
the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
Darwin is the finest fruit of English empiricism.
The Guardian (Sep 7, 2010)
Fatalism
a doctrine that all events are predetermined in advance
She never questioned but that the fault lay entirely in herself, and a sort offatalism made her accept it all with apathetic matter-of-factness.
Delafield, E. M.
Feminism
a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
In the United States, as elsewhere, feminism could be characterized as the most successful social movement of the 20th century.
New York Times (Dec 19, 2011)
Hedonism
an ethical system that values the pursuit of pleasure
In its heyday, Atlantic City was a haven of hedonism, its mystique etched onto the Monopoly board.
Time (Sep 15, 2010)
Humanism
doctrine promoting the welfare of mankind
The Reformation took up the educational work of humanism, and carried it forward.
Seeley, Levi
Idealism
the philosophical theory that thoughts are the only reality
Once more, the poet’s mysticism is tempered by a tinge of idealism.
Clarke, Helen Archibald
Individualism
doctrine that government should not interfere in commerce
Samuel Johnson should be known as the apostle of individualism.
Frothingham, Octavius Brooks
Isolationism
a policy of nonparticipation in international relations
When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, the debate ended and isolationismwas essentially dead.
New York Times (Oct 4, 2010)
Liberalism
a political orientation favoring social progress by reform
But San Francisco’s national reputation for liberalism and libertinism really got going after Prohibition ended in 1933.
Slate (Jan 19, 2012)
Materialism
the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality
" Materialism will be advanced as the only sound basis of rational thought and practice."
Holyoake, George Jacob
Nationalism
the doctrine that your country's interests are superior
Despite a reputation for deep-rooted nationalism, Turkey has adopted liberal economic policies under Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party government over the past decade.
Reuters (Sep 28, 2011)
Nihilism
a doctrine that advocates destruction of the social system
In her despair she succumbed to a sort of nihilism that made her ask: “What is the reason of anything?...
Couperus, Louis
Pragmatism
the doctrine that practical consequences determine value
One homegrown tradition from the United States is pragmatism, which is focused on what works.
New York Times (Aug 6, 2011)
Rationalism
the doctrine that reason is the basis for regulating conduct
There have been, since the waters of thought began to flow, two great streams running side by side,— Rationalism and Mysticism.
Parsons, Frank
Totalitarianism
the principle of unrestricted power in government
He denounced totalitarianism in his native land while promoting human rights.
BusinessWeek (May 1, 2011)
Capitalism
an economic system based on private ownership of assets
Capitalism’s focus on individualism and free contractual arrangements replaced a system in which familial, communal and religious bonds had greater influence over long-term relationships.
Salon (Aug 3, 2012)
.......................................................................
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Newspaper Vocabulary
Words of '-ism'
Barron's GRE
Fantastic 25 (Words)
A-E Vocabulary
F-L Vocabulary
M-Q Vocabulary
R-Z Vocabulary
Poetry Terms
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