Quest for a word

[Chris Burford]

At 11/01/02 01:09 -0600, you wrote:
>There should be a single word (adjective) for the following complex.
>Suppose someone knows about China and knows about metaphysics -- and
>therefore believes that he knows about Chinese Metaphysics. That is a
>_______ mode of thought. Or one could say to her, "You are being
>______________."
>
>Carrol

It might be easier in German.

Chris Burford