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dogmatism
1. Positive assertion of dogma or opinion; dogmatizing; positiveness in the assertion of opinion.
2. A system of philosophy based upon principles dictated by reasoning alone, and not relying upon experience; opposed to skepticism.
2. A system of philosophy based upon principles dictated by reasoning alone, and not relying upon experience; opposed to skepticism.
More generally, a way of thinking based upon principles which have not been tested by reflection.
Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment.
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dox-, -doxy, dog-, dogma-, dogmato-
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-ism, -ismus
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