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Dogmatism

Dogmatism. By: Tristan Hurt. Dogmatism Defined . dog·ma·tism /‘dôgmə,tizəm/ Noun: The tendency to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others In other words: Dogmatism states that someone thinks

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Dogmatism

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  1. Dogmatism By: Tristan Hurt

  2. Dogmatism Defined • dog·ma·tism /‘dôgmə,tizəm/ • Noun: The tendency to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others • In other words: • Dogmatism states that someone thinks they are right with out valid evidence

  3. In real life • Al Gore is a perfect example due to his strong belief in global warming, though he doesn’t have much evidence.

  4. In the crucible • In the crucible the judges, Danforth in particular are perfect examples of dogmatism. • This is because he thinks that it is right and just top hang all of these people.

  5. Quotes • "Near to four hundred are in the jails from Marblehead to Lynn, and upon my signature...and seventy-two condemned to hang by that signature" – Danforth • Danforth is proud of the people he has condemned to hang. Nobody can tell him otherwise because he is a dogmatic person

  6. Quotes cont. • Judge Danforth: If you do not give me his name, I will have you arrested for contempt of court. • Giles Corey: This is a hearing. You cannot arrest me for contempt of a hearing. • Danforth opens the court after this so that he can prove his point…

  7. Citations “Dogmatism.” Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com. n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2012. “Speaker Al Gore: Climate Change Prophet.” Ted.com. Ted.com. n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2012. “Crucible Images.” Thewallmachine.com. Thewallmachine.com. n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2012.

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