A doctrine or practice that emphasizes the importance and power of education to solve social problems.
From education + -alism (a suffix forming doctrines or ideologies). -Alism comes from Latin -alis (relating to) + -ism (system of belief).
Educationalism emerged as a philosophical movement during the 19th century, when reformers began believing education could cure poverty, crime, and ignorance—a faith so strong it became almost religious in character.
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