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Pronunciation: [θiːəsˈɒfi] (IPA)

Theosophy refers to a metaphysical philosophy that seeks to understand the nature of reality and the relationship between the individual and the universe. Some synonyms for theosophy include spiritual philosophy, mysticism, occultism, esotericism, and transcendentalism. These terms emphasize the mystical and spiritual aspects of theosophy, which seeks to gain a deeper insight into the nature of existence. Other related concepts include new age spirituality, alternative spirituality, and holistic philosophy. While theosophy has been associated with specific organizations and spiritual traditions throughout history, the concept itself remains open to interpretation, and can be studied and practiced by those who seek to explore the mysteries of the universe and the human experience.

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Usage examples for Theosophy

theosophy, 167, 243, 457. Thomas's Tristan, 325. Tintagel, 12, 183-4. Togail, 287. Totem, 178, 227, 299 n.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
None, apparently, resorted to such heroic measures; for about two years later I was startled by the announcement that Mrs. Amyot was lecturing in Trenton, New Jersey, on modern theosophy in the light of the Vedas.
"The Greater Inclination"
Edith Wharton
Spiritualism began in a country farm-house, Christian Science developed out of mediumship, prohibition was started in a village, woman's suffrage was started by a Quakeress, theosophy began at a farm-house in Vermont, the Salvation Army was started by a group of obscure persons.
"Psycho-Phone Messages"
Francis Grierson

Famous quotes with Theosophy

  • Yates thinks Bruno may have had a role in the invention of either Rosicrucianism or Freemasonry or both.Bruno's teachings combined the new science of his time with traditional Cabalistic mysticism.Whatever his link with occult secret societies, he influenced Hegel, Marx, theosophy, James Joyce, Timothy Leary, Discordianism, and Dr. Wilhelm Reich.
    Robert Anton Wilson
  • Protestants have tried to make their religion completely logical and sensible... The result is that the average Western Protestant, completely cut off from his own myth, turns to the Vedas or theosophy, to Masonry, or to a struggle for power, or even war, to give him mythological symbols which his faith does not encompass.
    Morton Kelsey
  • Bruno's teachings combined the new science of his time with traditional Cabalistic mysticism.Whatever his link with occult secret societies, he influenced Hegel, Marx, theosophy, James Joyce, Timothy Leary, Discordianism, and Dr. Wilhelm Reich.
    Giordano Bruno
  • Elvis' quest led him through the study of all religions from Judaism to Buddhism and the teachings of theosophy with its belief in pantheistic evolution, reincarnation, the mystic the psychic, the spiritual, and the occult — in short, all the Aladdin lamps that lit up the 1960s.
    Elaine Dundy

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