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
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#a viewpoint or system of ideas based on insufficiently examined premises [http://www.aolsvc.merriam-webster.aol.com/dictionary/dogmatism]
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#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:
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: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. [http://www.canadafreepress.com/2007/global-warming020507.htm]
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: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>