Fideisms

/ˈfaɪdeɪɪzəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fideism; multiple philosophies or practices that emphasize faith and belief over reason and logic.

Etymology

From 'fideism' (from Latin 'fides' meaning faith, plus '-ism' for a belief system), plus the plural '-s'. The root 'fides' connects to philosophical traditions prioritizing faith.

Kelly Says

Fideisms is the rare plural form of a word philosophers use to describe any worldview that says 'faith matters more than evidence'—it's the opposite of scientism, which says evidence matters more than faith.

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