1. Dogmatism
By: Tristan Hurt

2. Dogmatism Defined dog·ma·tism /‘dôgmə,tizəm/
Noun: The tendency to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others
In other words:
Dogmatism states
that someone thinks
they are right with
out valid evidence

3. In real life
Al Gore is a perfect example due to his strong belief in global warming, though he doesn’t have much evidence.

4. In the crucible
In the crucible the judges, Danforth in particular are perfect examples of dogmatism.
This is because he thinks that it is right and just top hang all of these people.

5. Quotes
"Near to four hundred are in the jails from Marblehead to Lynn, and upon my signature...and seventy-two condemned to hang by that signature" – Danforth
Danforth is proud of the people he has condemned to hang. Nobody can tell him otherwise because he is a dogmatic person

6. Quotes cont.
Judge Danforth: If you do not give me his name, I will have you arrested for contempt of court.
Giles Corey: This is a hearing. You cannot arrest me for contempt of a hearing.
Danforth opens the court after this so that he can prove his point…

7. Citations “Dogmatism.” Dictionary.com.
Dictionary.com. n.d. Web. 16 Feb
“Speaker Al Gore: Climate Change Prophet.”
Ted.com. Ted.com. n.d. Web. 16 Feb
“Crucible Images.” Thewallmachine.com.
Thewallmachine.com. n.d. Web. 16 Feb