Dogmatism
['dɒgmətɪz(ə)m] or ['dɔɡmətɪzəm]
Definition
(n.) The manner or character of a dogmatist; arrogance or positiveness in stating opinion.
Typist: Michael
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Positiveness of opinion, arrogance of assertion.
Inputed by Clinton
Examples
- Search for scientific truth by laboratory procedure does not favor dogmatism. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- Some vague expectation I had that a savant would stand up and deliver a formal speech, half dogmatism to the Athenians, half flattery to the princes. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- In the second place their presence was held to check dogmatism on the part of the leaders, and subservience on the part of their followers. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
Edited by Antony