epädogmaattinen
Epädogmaattinen is a Finnish term used to describe a stance or approach that emphasizes rejection of dogmatism. The word combines the negating prefix epä- with dogmaattinen (dogmatic). In common usage, epädogmaattinen denotes attitudes or methods that prioritize inquiry over assertion, tentativeness over certainty, and openness to revision in light of new evidence.
Etymology and usage: The term is a variation of epädogmaattinen; some writers spell it with ä as
Principles: Core principles include critical thinking, tolerance for uncertainty, openness to multiple explanations, and a rejection
In education, epädogmaattinen pedagogy aims to foster student-led inquiry, provisional conclusions, and evaluation of sources. In
Relation to other concepts: It aligns with fallibilism, epistemic humility, and open epistemology, while contrasting with
See also: Epistemology, Skepticism, Critical thinking, Open inquiry, Fallibilism.
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