1. Plural of dogmatism; the practice of laying down principles as incontrovertibly true without adequate consideration of evidence or the opinions of others.
Usage: Usually uncountable in singular form, but the plural 'dogmatisms' refers to multiple instances or types of dogmatic belief systems.
2. In philosophy, the view that certain truths can be known a priori without empirical evidence; contrasted with skepticism and empiricism.
Usage: technical; philosophy

Examples

• The professor criticized the various dogmatisms present in medieval theology.
• Religious dogmatisms often clash when different faiths refuse to engage in dialogue.
• Scientific progress requires rejecting dogmatisms and remaining open to new evidence.
• The committee's dogmatisms prevented them from considering alternative solutions.
• Philosophical dogmatisms about the nature of reality have been debated for centuries.
• She grew tired of the dogmatisms that dominated the political debate.