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comparative more dogmatic, superlative most dogmatic
(philosophy, medicine) Adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction. quotations examples
Dogmatic philosophies have sought for tests for truth which might dispense us from appealing to the future. Some direct mark, by noting which we can be protected immediately and absolutely, now and forever, against all mistake—such has been the darling dream of philosophic dogmatists.
1902, William James, The Varieties of Religious Experience, Lecture I
Pertaining to dogmas; doctrinal. examples
Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial. examples
plural dogmatics
One of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric. examples