misology
Noun: 1. Hatred of reasoning or argument: A deep dislike, distrust, or aversion to logical argument, debate, or intellectual discourse.
The word "misology" is a formal and somewhat rare term. It describes a psychological or philosophical stance rather than a temporary frustration. It is used to characterize a person's fundamental attitude toward rational discussion. - It is typically used in academic, philosophical, or psychological contexts. - It functions as a non-count noun (uncountable noun).
- His constant dismissal of evidence-based debate revealed a profound misology.
- The philosopher warned that misology is the enemy of a free and just society.
- The rise of anti-intellectualism in public discourse is often accompanied by a streak of misology.
- Conceptual Use: The term is often used abstractly to discuss a societal or cultural trend away from reasoned debate.
- The essay explored the political dangers of widespread misology.
- Psychological Characterization: Used to describe a trait in an individual.
- Her misology made collaborative problem-solving impossible.
- Misologist (noun): A person who hates or distrusts reasoning and argument.
- The true misologist rejects the very tools of dialogue.
- Misological (adjective): Pertaining to or characterized by misology.
- His misological tendencies led him to prefer dogma over discussion.
- Irrationalism: A belief that feeling, instinct, or faith are superior to reason.
- Anti-intellectualism: Hostility towards or mistrust of intellectuals, academia, and the pursuit of knowledge.
- Dogmatism: The tendency to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others.
- Philosophy: The love and pursuit of wisdom through intellectual means.
- Logophilia: Love of words and discourse.
- Rationalism: The practice or principle of basing opinions and actions on reason and knowledge.
While there are no common idioms with the exact word "misology," the concept is related to phrases that express disdain for discussion: - "A waste of breath": Suggesting that talking or reasoning is pointless. - "My mind is made up": Expressing a refusal to engage in further argument or consider new reasons.
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hatred of reasoning