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| − | Dogmatism is defined by Merriam-Webster [[dictionary]] as: | + | '''Dogmatism''' is defined by Merriam-Webster [[dictionary]] as: |
#positiveness in assertion of [[opinion]] especially when unwarranted or arrogant | #positiveness in assertion of [[opinion]] especially when unwarranted or arrogant | ||
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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> | + | :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> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:35, October 28, 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]