dogmatism
[dawg-muh-tiz-uh m, dog-]
noun
dogmatic character; unfounded positiveness in matters of opinion; arrogant assertion of opinions as truths.
Origin of dogmatism
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Historical Examples of dogmatism
He learnt more from such books than he learnt from dogmatism and interested orthodoxy.
Albert DurerT. Sturge Moore
If I had it now I should know that you are heartily weary of all my generalisations and dogmatism.
The Stark Munro LettersJ. Stark Munro
The religion of Isis did not gain a hold on the soul by its dogmatism.
The Oriental Religions in Roman PaganismFranz Cumont
The only thing out of place in the discussion is dogmatism on either side.
Fragments of science, V. 1-2John Tyndall
He dreaded the dogmatism of sects and rash definitions of God.
Old Familiar FacesTheodore Watts-Dunton
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