The greater the ignorance the greater the dogmatism.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lack of knowledge leads to rigid, unquestioning belief systems.
- In plain terms
- People who know less tend to believe things without question.
- What can you take from it?
- Learn more to avoid being closed-minded or dogmatic.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does education reduce bias?
- When does knowledge increase certainty?
Another view
Sometimes experienced people also become dogmatic in their fields.
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