fanaticisms
Obsessive belief systems
Fanaticisms is the plural of fanaticism—extreme, uncritical devotion to a cause, belief, or activity.
The plural typically appears when discussing multiple varieties or instances: religious fanaticisms, the various fanaticisms of the twentieth century.
The word implies zeal that has crossed into irrationality or dangerous excess.
Excessive devotion to beliefs
- fundamentalismStrict adherence to core tenets
- extremismIdeology beyond accepted norms
- dogmatismUnyielding adherence to doctrine
- sectarianismPrejudiced loyalty to subgroups
cultism · jihad · crusade · inquisition · fervor · orthodoxy · evangelism · proselytizing
Devotion to one's country
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
- jingoismBellicose extreme patriotism
- totalitarianismState controls everything absolutely
- fascismUltranationalist dictatorial political system
ideology · partisanship · extremism · radicalism · militancy · propaganda · indoctrination · authoritarianism
Intense, consuming obsession
- fixationPersistent mental attachment
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- compulsionIrresistible urge to act
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
single-mindedness · monomania · passion · preoccupation · zeal · intensity · devotion · infatuation
zealotry
Excessive devotion to beliefs
- fundamentalismStrict adherence to core tenets
- extremismIdeology beyond accepted norms
- dogmatismUnyielding adherence to doctrine
sectarianism · cultism · jihad · crusade · inquisition · fervor · orthodoxy · evangelism · proselytizing · theocracy
nationalism
Devotion to one's country
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
- jingoismBellicose extreme patriotism
- totalitarianismState controls everything absolutely
fascism · ideology · partisanship · extremism · radicalism · militancy · propaganda · indoctrination · authoritarianism · tribalism
mania
Intense, consuming obsession
- fixationPersistent mental attachment
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- compulsionIrresistible urge to act
fervor · single-mindedness · monomania · passion · preoccupation · zeal · intensity · devotion · infatuation · addiction
fanaticismsmoderation
Avoidance of excess
temperance · balance · restraint · reasonableness · moderateness
fanaticismsopen-mindedness
Acceptance of differing viewpoints
tolerance · broad-mindedness · liberalism · freethinking · skepticism
fanaticismsapathy
Absence of feeling
indifference · dispassion · detachment · unconcern · nonchalance
- religious fanaticismExtreme, uncompromising spiritual conviction