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Dogmatic vs Idealist - What's the difference?

dogmatic | idealist |

As nouns the difference between dogmatic and idealist

is that dogmatic is one of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric while idealist is one who adheres to idealism.

As an adjective dogmatic

is adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.

dogmatic

English

Alternative forms

* dogmatical

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (philosophy, medicine) Adhering only to principles which are true a priori , rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.
  • Pertaining to dogmas; doctrinal.
  • Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • One of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric.
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    idealist

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (philosophy) One who adheres to idealism.
  • Someone whose conduct stems from idealism rather than from practicality.
  • An unrealistic or impractical visionary.

    • Related terms

    * idea * idealism

    Derived terms

    * idealistic * idealistically

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