Definitions
- Referring to a strict adherence to the basic principles or beliefs of a religion or ideology. - Describing a conservative and traditional approach to religious or political views. - Talking about a belief system that emphasizes the literal interpretation of sacred texts or doctrines.
- Referring to a rigid and inflexible adherence to a particular belief or ideology. - Describing an attitude of arrogance or intolerance towards opposing viewpoints. - Talking about a tendency to assert one's opinions as absolute truth without considering other perspectives.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a strong attachment to a particular belief or ideology.
- 2Both can be associated with a lack of openness to alternative viewpoints.
- 3Both can lead to a rigid and inflexible approach to decision-making.
- 4Both can be seen as extreme or intolerant by those with opposing views.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Fundamentalism emphasizes adherence to basic principles or beliefs, while dogmatism emphasizes the assertion of one's opinions as absolute truth.
- 2Attitude: Fundamentalism can be associated with conservatism and tradition, while dogmatism can be associated with arrogance and intolerance.
- 3Scope: Fundamentalism can refer to a specific belief system or ideology, while dogmatism can refer to any strongly held opinion or attitude.
- 4Connotation: Fundamentalism can have a positive connotation for those who share the same beliefs, while dogmatism is often seen as negative and inflexible.
Remember this!
Fundamentalism and dogmatism are both terms used to describe a strong attachment to a particular belief or ideology. However, fundamentalism emphasizes adherence to basic principles or beliefs, often in a conservative and traditional context, while dogmatism emphasizes the assertion of one's opinions as absolute truth, often with an attitude of arrogance or intolerance towards opposing viewpoints.
