Theosophy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /θɪˈɒsəfɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Theosophy is a noun meaning (religion) Any system which claims to attain communication with God and superior spirits by physical processes.
Meaning
(religion) Any system which claims to attain communication with God and superior spirits by physical processes.
More Meanings
- The system of beliefs and doctrines of the Theosophical Society.
- (philosophy, religion) Any doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism claiming that knowledge of God can be attained through mystical insight and spiritual ecstasy, and that direct communication with the transcendent world is possible.
Example Sentences
[…] was founded by the theosophist and kabbalist Martines de Pasqually […] included a peculiar form of theurgy mixed with the philosophy and theosophy of its founder.
In Paracelsian theosophy, empathetic imagination was […] a powerful astral force which provided the basis for theurgy and prognostication, as well as for prophecy and mystical inspiration.
They have their own traditions of art and science. They do not […] discuss God or metaphysics or men. […] All their wisdom and theosophy, and all their grasp of beauty, truth or love, is in the singing. […] They look unloving enough, and so they are. Pitiless fallen angels.
Word Forms
- theosophies
- theosophie
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include theosophie, theosophism, theosoph, theophilosophy, theosopher, toposophy.
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