What is another word for Rigorism?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪɡəɹˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Rigorism refers to the strict adherence to a set of rules or principles, often at the expense of flexibility and empathy. Alternative synonyms for rigorism include asceticism, puritanism, strictness, sternness, severity, and inflexibility. These words convey the idea of imposing strict moral standards and a rigid adherence to codes of conduct. Similar terms include dogmatism, fundamentalism, and doctrinarism, which suggest a singular and unwavering belief system. The opposite of rigorism would be flexibility, compassion, and adaptability, which are associated with a more open-minded and tolerant approach to life and its challenges.

What are the hypernyms for Rigorism?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Rigorism

On the other hand, there is a trait of Rigorism in Kant, a survival of the ancient dualism, which was not altogether consistent with the implications of his own philosophy.
"Edward Caldwell Moore Outline of the History of Christian Thought Since Kant"
Edward Moore
For the Christian there were two courses open-both excesses, yet either almost unavoidable: on the one side, a terrible Rigorism, making life unsupportable, next to impossible; on the other, a laxity of thought and action leading to lukewarmness and sometimes apostasy.
"Irish Race in the Past and the Present"
Aug. J. Thebaud
Whosoever nowadays walks the grass-grown paths of Rigorism is a doomed man.
"The Progressionists, and Angela."
Conrad von Bolanden

Related words: rigorist, rigorism, rigorous, rigorous testing, rigorous philosophy, rigorous approach to science, rigorist school

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