fundamentalism
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fundamentalism
A school of thought that insists on a literal and unchangeable interpretation of writings considered sacred, such as the Bible or the Quran, or of ideological principles, and rejects other interpretations.
Religiöser Fundamentalismus steht oft im Widerspruch zu modernen, säkularen Werten.
Religious fundamentalism is often at odds with modern, secular values.
fundamentalism
In a figurative sense, an uncompromising and dogmatic attitude that rigidly adheres to certain principles or ideologies, even outside a religious context.
Manche Ökonomen kritisieren den sogenannten Marktfundamentalismus, der den Markt über alles stellt.
Some economists criticize so-called market fundamentalism, which places the market above everything else.
The word is derived from 'das Fundament' (the foundation). The ending '-ismus' typically denotes a worldview or ideological movement.
Der Fundamentalismus basiert auf starren Grundsätzen.
Fundamentalism is based on rigid principles.
In a religious context, 'Fundamentalismus' (fundamentalism) is often specified by a religion. Common collocations are 'religiöser Fundamentalismus' (religious fundamentalism), 'islamischer Fundamentalismus' (Islamic fundamentalism), or 'christlicher Fundamentalismus' (Christian fundamentalism).
Das Buch analysiert die Ursachen des christlichen Fundamentalismus in den USA.
The book analyzes the causes of Christian fundamentalism in the USA.
The figurative meaning can be recognized from context. If it is not about religion, but about economics, politics, or science, this second meaning is intended. A typical example is 'Marktfundamentalismus' (market fundamentalism).
Sein ökologischer Fundamentalismus macht eine Kompromisslösung unmöglich.
His ecological fundamentalism makes a compromise solution impossible.
extremism
Both words can refer to a radical political, religious, or ideological attitude. „Extremismus“ emphasizes a major deviation from socially accepted norms and often radical means. „Fundamentalismus“, by contrast, highlights a rigid, literal, and unquestionable interpretation of certain principles. Choose the term based on whether the focus is on radicalism or dogmatic commitment.
Der religiöse Fundamentalismus der Gruppe beruht auf einer wortwörtlichen Auslegung heiliger Schriften.
The group’s religious fundamentalism is based on a literal interpretation of sacred scriptures.
Die Bewegung wird als religiöser Extremismus bezeichnet, weil sie radikale Mittel befürwortet.
The movement is described as religious extremism because it supports radical means.
