Difference between revisions of "Dogmatism"
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#a viewpoint or system of ideas based on insufficiently examined premises [http://www.aolsvc.merriam-webster.aol.com/dictionary/dogmatism] | #a viewpoint or system of ideas based on insufficiently examined premises [http://www.aolsvc.merriam-webster.aol.com/dictionary/dogmatism] | ||
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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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Revision as of 20:35, March 21, 2009
As defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary
- 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]