theosophy
any of various forms of philosophical or religious thought based on a mystical insight into the divine nature.
(often initial capital letters) the system of belief and practice of the Theosophical Society.
Origin of theosophy
1Other words from theosophy
- the·o·soph·i·cal [thee-uh-sof-i-kuhl], /ˌθi əˈsɒf ɪ kəl/, the·o·soph·ic, adjective
- the·o·soph·i·cal·ly, adverb
- the·os·o·phism, noun
- the·os·o·phist, noun
- non·the·o·soph·ic, adjective
- non·the·o·soph·i·cal, adjective
- non·the·o·soph·i·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use theosophy in a sentence
The earlier alchemists knew nothing of its theosophic doctrines; and the earlier Rosicrucians did not dabble in alchemy.
Witch, Warlock, and Magician | William Henry Davenport AdamsOpposed thereto was the supernatural philosophy, or the theosophic, cabalistic, or mystic.
An Epitome of the History of Medicine | Roswell ParkIn a recent letter he wrote me that the theosophic doctrine appeared to him to approach the nearest to a solution.
Mysterious Psychic Forces | Camille FlammarionThat this tendency of the "demonstrable sciences" is their only one having a bearing on "theosophic systems."
Studies of Christianity | James MartineauAnd what, on the other hand, are the "theosophic fancies" against which he would plant this barbaric artillery of Fate?
Studies of Christianity | James Martineau
British Dictionary definitions for theosophy
/ (θɪˈɒsəfɪ) /
any of various religious or philosophical systems claiming to be based on or to express an intuitive insight into the divine nature
the system of beliefs of the Theosophical Society founded in 1875, claiming to be derived from the sacred writings of Brahmanism and Buddhism, but denying the existence of any personal God
Origin of theosophy
1Derived forms of theosophy
- theosophical (ˌθɪəˈsɒfɪkəl), adjective
- theosophically, adverb
- theosophism, noun
- theosophist, noun
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