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| − | + | Dogmatism is defined by Merriam-Webster [[dictionary]] as: | |
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#positiveness in assertion of [[opinion]] especially when unwarranted or arrogant | #positiveness in assertion of [[opinion]] especially when unwarranted or arrogant | ||
| − | #a viewpoint or system of ideas based on insufficiently examined premises | + | #a viewpoint or system of ideas based on insufficiently examined premises <ref>http://www.aolsvc.merriam-webster.aol.com/dictionary/dogmatism</ref> |
==As manifested in academia== | ==As manifested in academia== | ||
[[Tim Ball]] wrote: | [[Tim Ball]] wrote: | ||
| − | :Sadly, my experience is that universities are the most dogmatic and oppressive places in our society. This becomes progressively worse as they receive more and more funding from governments that demand a particular viewpoint. | + | :Sadly, my experience is that universities are the most dogmatic and oppressive places in our society. This becomes progressively worse as they receive more and more funding from governments that demand a particular viewpoint. <ref>http://www.canadafreepress.com/2007/global-warming020507.htm</ref> |
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[[Category:Dictionary]] | [[Category:Dictionary]] | ||
Revision as of 23:03, August 15, 2016
Dogmatism is defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary as:
- positiveness in assertion of opinion especially when unwarranted or arrogant
- a viewpoint or system of ideas based on insufficiently examined premises [1]
As manifested in academia
Tim Ball wrote:
- Sadly, my experience is that universities are the most dogmatic and oppressive places in our society. This becomes progressively worse as they receive more and more funding from governments that demand a particular viewpoint. [2]