dogmatism

/'dɔgmətizm/
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dogmatism

A person stubbornly clings to their dogmatism despite new evidence.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Unwavering adherence to doctrine: The tendency to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others.
    • Arrogant assertion of opinion: The manner of expressing strong opinions in an authoritative and often intolerant way.
Usage
  • Dogmatism is an uncountable noun. It describes an attitude or approach, not a specific instance.
  • It is typically used in formal or academic contexts to criticize rigid thinking.
  • Common collocations include: , , , , .
Examples
  • The debate was hindered by the dogmatism of both sides, who refused to consider any alternative evidence.
  • True scientific inquiry requires an openness to new data and a rejection of dogmatism.
  • His dogmatism on the issue made productive discussion impossible.
Advanced Usage
  • "The dogmatism of...": Used to specify the field or group exhibiting the rigid adherence.
    • The dogmatism of the early church authorities suppressed many dissenting views.
  • "Free from dogmatism": Describing an approach or ideology that is not rigidly doctrinaire.
    • Her philosophy was remarkably free from the dogmatism of her contemporaries.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dogmatic (adj): Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.
    • He was so dogmatic that he wouldn't even listen to the counterarguments.
  • Dogmatist (n): A person who is dogmatic.
    • The meeting was dominated by dogmatists from both factions.
Synonyms
  • Doctrinarism: Strict adherence to a doctrine.
  • Authoritarianism: The enforcement of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.
  • Inflexibility: Unwillingness to change or compromise.
  • Bigotry (in the sense of intolerant devotion to one's own opinions): Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions.
Antonyms
  • Open-mindedness: Willingness to consider new ideas.
  • Skepticism: A questioning attitude or doubt towards accepted opinions.
  • Eclecticism: Selecting beliefs from various sources without strict adherence to a single system.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "To cling to dogma": To hold firmly to a set of beliefs despite evidence to the contrary. This phrase captures the essence of dogmatic behavior.
    • Instead of adapting to new information, he chose to cling to his outdated dogma.
dogmatism

A person stubbornly clings to their dogmatism despite new evidence.

Noun
  1. the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot

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