ostrichism
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ostrichism — ]ˌchizəm, ]ˌji noun ( s) : the deliberate avoidance or ignorance of conditions as they exist : self delusion ostrichism will not, of course, save one single American Pearl Buck perhaps the lack of fear is a result of what might be called… … Useful english dictionary
ostrichism — os·trich·ism … English syllables
Demarcation problem — The demarcation problem (or boundary problem[1]) in the philosophy of science is about how and where to draw the lines around science. The boundaries are commonly drawn between science and non science, between science and pseudoscience, between… … Wikipedia
os|trich|ism — «AWS trih chihz uhm, OS », noun. refusal to face reality or an approaching danger: »It is stupid ostrichism…to pretend that history will never, under any circumstances, be invited to repeat itself (Bernard Hollowood) … Useful english dictionary
