dogmatismo
dogmatísmo with stress marks
dogmatism
Usage Note
Dogmatismo is a Spanish loanword from dogmatismo referring to the tendency to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true without basis for inquiry. It is primarily an academic and philosophical term used in theology and political theory, and critics of rigid institutions in the Philippines often invoke it when advocating for reform.
Examples
" Masama ang dogmatismo sa pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
Dogmatism is bad for learning.
Literal Translation
Bad the dogmatism in study.
" Ang dogmatismo ay hadlang sa makabagong pag-iisip. "
Natural Translation
Dogmatism is a barrier to modern thinking.
Literal Translation
The dogmatism is barrier to modern thinking.
" Kapag pinangingibabawan ng dogmatismo ang isang lipunan, nahihirapan itong tanggapin ang mga bagong ideyang sumasalungat sa pinaniniwalaan nito. "
Natural Translation
When dogmatism dominates a society, it struggles to accept new ideas that contradict its beliefs.
Literal Translation
When dominated by dogmatism the one society, struggles it to-accept the new ideas contradicting in believed-by it.
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