absolutisms
Uncompromising belief systems
Absolutisms is the plural of absolutism, referring to multiple instances or varieties of the belief in absolute principles or authority.
In politics, absolutisms denotes systems where rulers hold unlimited power: The absolutisms of 17th-century Europe gave way to constitutional monarchy.
In philosophy, it refers to doctrines holding that certain truths or values are universal and unchanging, regardless of context or perspective.
Unyielding adherence to doctrine
- totalitarianismState controls everything absolutely
- authoritarianismConcentrated, unchecked governmental power
- fundamentalismStrict adherence to core tenets
- extremismIdeology beyond accepted norms
rigidity · inflexibility · fanaticism · orthodoxy · intolerance · uncompromising · certainty · ideology
State controls everything absolutely
- dictatorshipUnchecked single-ruler government
- autocracyRule by one
- tyrannyOppressive, absolute governance
- authoritarianismConcentrated, unchecked governmental power
fascism · despotism · one-party · regime · oppression · censorship · propaganda · supremacy
Strict adherence to core tenets
- orthodoxyAdherence to accepted beliefs
- literalismExact meaning only
- dogmatismUnyielding adherence to doctrine
- fanaticismObsessive, unreasoning dedication
zealotry · puritanism · sectarianism · creationism · infallibility · inerrancy · revelation · divine
Authoritative established beliefs
- principlesFoundational moral beliefs
- commandmentsAuthoritative rules demanding compliance
- imperativesMandatory actions or commands
- certitudesConditions of complete conviction
convictions · doctrines · tenets · edicts · pronouncements · ultimatums · decrees · mandates
dogmatism
Unyielding adherence to doctrine
- totalitarianismState controls everything absolutely
- authoritarianismConcentrated, unchecked governmental power
- fundamentalismStrict adherence to core tenets
extremism · rigidity · inflexibility · fanaticism · orthodoxy · intolerance · uncompromising · certainty · ideology · despotism
totalitarianism
State controls everything absolutely
- dictatorshipUnchecked single-ruler government
- autocracyRule by one
- tyrannyOppressive, absolute governance
authoritarianism · fascism · despotism · one-party · regime · oppression · censorship · propaganda · supremacy · nationalism
fundamentalism
Strict adherence to core tenets
- orthodoxyAdherence to accepted beliefs
- literalismExact meaning only
- dogmatismUnyielding adherence to doctrine
fanaticism · zealotry · puritanism · sectarianism · creationism · infallibility · inerrancy · revelation · divine · theocracy
dogmas
Authoritative established beliefs
- principlesFoundational moral beliefs
- commandmentsAuthoritative rules demanding compliance
- imperativesMandatory actions or commands
certitudes · convictions · doctrines · tenets · edicts · pronouncements · ultimatums · decrees · mandates · strictures
absolutismsdemocracies
Governments elected by people
pluralisms · constitutionalism · limited government · republicanism · parliamentary systems
absolutismsrelativism
Context-dependent truth doctrine
contextualism · pluralism · skepticism · pragmatism · postmodernism
absolutismsmoral relativism
Values vary by context
situational ethics · consequentialism · utilitarianism · subjectivism · casuistry