Dog'ma·tism noun The manner or character of a dogmatist; arrogance or positiveness in stating opinion. « The self-importance of his demeanor, and the dogmatism of his conversation.» Sir W. Scott. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/106
a theory or belief system unsusceptible to critical questioning and doubt; a dogmatist is one who holds unflinchingly to an idea in the belief that such an idea is infallible. Found on http://www.philosophicalsociety.com/glossary.htm
dogmatism 1. Positive assertion of dogma or opinion; dogmatizing; positiveness in the assertion of opinion. 2. A system of philosophy based upon principles dictated by reasoning alone, and not relying upon experience; opposed to scepticism. More generally, a way of thinking based upon principles which have not been tested by reflection. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1093/
(Gr. dogma, opinion) A term used by many and various philosophers to characterize their opponents' view more or less derogatorily since the word cannot rid itself of certain linguistic and other associations. The Skeptics among Greek philosophers, doubting all, called dogmatism every assertion of a positive nature. More discriminately, dogmatism m.... Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21203