noun
- the act or process of stating or treating something as an established fact or principle without sufficient evidence or justification
Usage: formal; often used in academic or philosophical contexts
Examples
- The dogmatization of outdated theories hindered scientific progress for decades.
- Critics warned against the dogmatization of political ideology in schools.
- Her tendency toward dogmatization made it difficult for her to consider alternative viewpoints.
- The dogmatization of religious doctrine left little room for personal interpretation.
- Scholars argued that the dogmatization of these principles lacked empirical support.
- Avoiding dogmatization requires maintaining intellectual humility and openness to evidence.