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独断論 (dokudanron) Japanese meaning: dogmatism | Kotomora
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His argument is nothing more than dogmatism.
We should avoid falling into dogmatism and emphasize objective data.
Kanji 独 single, alone, spontaneously 断 severance, decline, refuse Related words 独どく 断だん 独断 means 'arbitrary decision' or 'self-righteous judgment', while 独断論 specifically refers to the doctrine or -ism of such an attitude.
教きょう 条じょう 主しゅ 義ぎ 教条主義 is a more formal term for 'dogmatism' often used in political or ideological contexts, whereas 独断論 can be used more broadly for personal dogmatic attitudes.
Etymology Compound of 独断 (arbitrary decision, self-righteousness) and 論 (theory, argument). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term likely emerged in modern Japanese to translate Western concepts of dogmatism.
