intentionalism

== English == === Etymology === From intentional +‎ -ism. === Noun === intentionalism (uncountable) The theory that the meaning of any text is determined by the intentions of its author, whether stated or not. (psychology) Synonym of act psychology. (history) The theory that the Holocaust was the result of a preconceived plan and decision by Adolf Hitler. Coordinate term: functionalism ==== Related terms ==== intentionalist ==== Translations ====