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'''Esotericism''' or '''Esoterism''' derives from the Greek word ''esōterikos'' (ἐσωτερικός | '''Esotericism''' or '''Esoterism''' derives from the Greek word ''esōterikos'' (ἐσωτερικός, from ''esōterō'' "within", "inner") meaning "pertaining to the more inward". Its antonym is "[[exotericism]]". It refers to a body of knowledge that is not public or attainable by the non-initiated. | ||
==Eastern Esotericism== | |||
==Western Esotericism== | |||
== Additional resources == | |||
=== Articles === | |||
* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/esotericism Esotericism] at Theosophy World | |||
* [https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/acess-to-a-western-esotercist Access to a Western Esotercist: A Conversation with Antoine Faivre] by Gary Lachman | |||
[[Category:Greek terms]] | |||
[[Category:Theosophical concepts]] | |||
[[Category:Concepts in The Secret Doctrine]] | |||
[[Category:Western Esotericism]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 03:35, 25 November 2023
Esotericism or Esoterism derives from the Greek word esōterikos (ἐσωτερικός, from esōterō "within", "inner") meaning "pertaining to the more inward". Its antonym is "exotericism". It refers to a body of knowledge that is not public or attainable by the non-initiated.
Eastern Esotericism
Western Esotericism
Additional resources
Articles
- Esotericism at Theosophy World
- Access to a Western Esotercist: A Conversation with Antoine Faivre by Gary Lachman