occultism – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
occultism
n.
belief in and the teachings of the hidden and mysterious; study of the occult
occultism
Noun
1. the study of the supernatural
(hypernym) discipline, subject, subject area, subject field, field, field of study, study, bailiwick, branch of knowledge
2. a belief in supernatural powers and the possibility of bringing them under human control
(hypernym) supernaturalism
Occultism
(n.)
A certain Oriental system of theosophy.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
About
Occultism
Occultism [from Latin
occultus hid] The science of things behind the veils of nature both visible and invisible, things hidden from the multitudes. In theosophy frequently synonymous with the esoteric philosophy or secret doctrine. The study of genuine occultism signifies penetrating deep into the
causal mysteries of universal being; the occult arts, by contrast, include psychism, black magic, hypnotism, psychologization, and similar uninstructed or malevolent uses of astral and mental forces.
The term
occult has noble, but largely forgotten origins. It properly defines anything which is undisclosed, concealed, or not easily perceived. Early theologians, for example, spoke of "the occult judgment of God," while "occult philosopher" was a designation for the pre-Renaissance scientist who sought the unseen causes regulating nature's phenomena. In astronomy, the term is still used when one stellar body "occults" another by passing in front of it, temporarily hiding it from view. Writing a century ago, when the word had not acquired today's mixed connotations, H.P. Blavatsky defined occultism as "altruism pure and simple" -- the divine wisdom or hidden theosophy within all religions.
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occultism
n.
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