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epistemological authoritarianism: a standalone construct

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epistemologicalauthoritarianism1 CONSTRUCTEpistemologicalWALLIS · NEW RELIGIOUS

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a criterion used by Wallis for groups that claim a unique, authoritative source of truth, contrasted with groups that leave final authority to the individual.

In New religious movements, epistemological authoritarianism refers to a criterion used by Wallis for groups that claim a unique, authoritative source of truth, contrasted with groups that leave final authority to the individual. This meaning comes from Wallis (1976) in The road to total freedom: a sociological analysis of scientology.[1]

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  1. Wallis, R. (1976). The road to total freedom: a sociological analysis of scientology. Columbia University Press. ISBN 9780435829162

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