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dogmaticalness

Meanings

  • The quality or character of being dogmatic, or adhering to a particular belief or theory without considering opposing arguments or evidence.

    - "John's dogmatic stance on the issue of abortion was not open to debate."
    - "Despite the evidence presented, some scientists remain dogmatic in their belief that the Earth is flat."
Rhymes
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hymnes , ymns , mynes , ines , ynes
Homophones
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  1. home-phones

  2. homo-phones

  3. hoe-mones

  4. hymen-phones

  5. hyena-phones

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dogmatic , dogmatical , dogmatically , dogmaticalness , dogmaticalnesses
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The word 'dogmaticalness' can take various forms, including the following:, - Adjective: Dogmatical, dogmaticalness, dogmatically., - Noun: Dogmaticalness, dogmaticality., - Verb: Dogmatize, dogmaticalize, dogmaticalised.

Etymology
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From the Greek word 'dogmatikos', meaning 'opinionated, dogmatic'.

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  1. Did you know that the word 'dogmaticalness' is not commonly used in everyday language? It is usually found in academic or philosophical contexts, where it refers to a rigid or inflexible belief system, or a dogmatic approach to reasoning or argumentation.

  2. Did you know that the concept of dogmatism has been a subject of debate and discussion in various fields of study, including philosophy, psychology, sociology, and religious studies? Dogmatism has been studied from various perspectives, including cognitive, psychological, social, and historical perspectives.

  3. Did you know that there are various forms and manifestations of dogmatism, depending on the context and field of study? For instance, in philosophy, dogmatism can refer to a belief or position that is asserted without sufficient evidence or argumentation. In psychology, dogmatism can refer to a personality trait or disposition that is characterized by an inflexible or unyielding belief system, or a dogmatic approach to reasoning or argumentation.

  4. Did you know that there are various reasons and causes of dogmatism, depending on the context and field of study? For instance, in philosophy, dogmatism can be caused by various factors, including a lack of critical thinking skills, a lack of exposure to alternative viewpoints or evidence, a strong emotional attachment to a particular belief or position, or a desire to assert dominance or authority over others.

  5. Did you know that there are various ways to counteract or challenge dogmatism, depending on the context and field of study? For instance, in philosophy, some ways to challenge dogmatism include engaging in critical thinking and reasoning, seeking out alternative viewpoints or evidence, challenging assumptions or beliefs that are not supported by evidence or argumentation, and remaining open-minded and willing to consider new information or perspectives.

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  1. dogmatic personality disorder: A mental health condition characterized by an inflexible and unyielding belief system, along with various personality traits, such as rigidity, perfectionism, and intolerance of opposing viewpoints.

  2. dogma: A set of beliefs or teachings that are regarded as authoritative and true, without requiring any scientific or logical proof. Dogma can be found in various religious, philosophical, and scientific traditions.

  3. dogmatic reasoning: A cognitive process or thinking pattern characterized by the use of authoritative sources, dogmatic beliefs, or rigid reasoning, in order to reach a conclusion or make a decision, without considering alternative viewpoints or evidence that might challenge or contradict the accepted beliefs or sources.

Quotes
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  1. What we are being treated to, clearly, is an extended set of variations on that most ancient of all intellectual chestnuts, the infinite capacity of the professorial mind for the "dogmatic" and ludicrous misinterpretation of evidence regarding past civilizations.

    - Peter Green,{it}New Republic{/it},20 Mar. 2000

  2. {it}The New York Times{/it}, "dogmatic" as always, claimed that "facts and reason, the authority of all dictionaries, and the support of every chronologer and historian that ever lived, to say nothing of the invariable understanding and custom of all lands and ages" underlay its choice of 1901. It spoke dismissively of "the delusion that there is a controversy as to when the twentieth century begins," even as the controversy dragged on in its pages for a year and a half.

    - Frederic D. Schwarz,{it}American Heritage{/it},December 1999

  3. After absorbing one magazine's strict injunctions on such topics as the number of saucepans to register for and which varieties of flowers hold up best in bouquets, I would move on to another mag, only to find an equal number of equally "dogmatic" assertions, delivered with equal certainty and often in complete contradiction with the first set.

    - Ruth Halikman,{it}New Republic{/it},18 Oct. 1999
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In various cultures, dogmatism has been associated with religious fervor and fanaticism. For instance, in ancient Greece, the philosopher Socrates was known for his dogmatic stance on various moral and ethical issues. In modern times, dogmatism has been associated with various political ideologies and movements, including fundamentalism, communism, and fascism.

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