Dogmatism: On the History of a Scholarly Vice

by Herman Paul and Alexander Stoeger

Why does the history of dogmatism deserve our attention? This open access book analyses uses of the term, following dogmatism from Victorian Britain to Cold War America, examining why it came to be regarded as a vice, and how understandings of its meaning have evolved.

Whilst the field of scientific thought is committed to continuous innovation, ideas about dogmatism - with their roots in ancient philosophy - are pervasive in scientific...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350382647
• ISBN13: 9781350382640
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"