Theosophy Wiki:General disclaimer

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Statement of intention

The TS Wiki is an open-source, collaborative encyclopedia of knowledge about Theosophy, the Theosophical movement, and closely related subjects. It is intended to be an aid to scholarship, and not to espouse any particular philosophical, religious, social, psychological, historical, or political viewpoint. Editors of wiki articles are expected to maintain a neutral and scholarly tone in their writing. Articles should be based on clearly identified primary and secondary sources.

Viewpoints

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Since the content has not necessarily been subjected to an editorial process, the administrators would greatly appreciate being notified if questionable material appears in the wiki. We do expect patrons to respect the academic freedom and viewpoints of other patrons,,,,,,,,


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