situationism

 
Pronunciation: /sɪtjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)nɪz(ə)m/

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the theory that human behaviour is determined by surrounding circumstances rather than by personal qualities.
  • 2a revolutionary political theory which regards modern industrial society as being inevitably oppressive and exploitative.

Derivatives

situationist

noun & adjective