Occultism (Noun)
Meaning 1
The study of the supernatural.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The bookstore had a section dedicated to occultism, with shelves upon shelves of books on witchcraft, astrology, and mysticism.
- Many people view occultism as a pseudoscience, lacking any real empirical evidence to support its claims.
- Her interest in occultism led her to study the Kabbalah and other forms of Jewish mysticism.
- The Victorian era saw a surge in interest in occultism, with many prominent figures dabbling in spiritualism and the supernatural.
- Critics of occultism argue that it can be a slippery slope, leading some individuals to abandon rational thinking and skepticism.
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Meaning 2
A belief in supernatural powers and the possibility of bringing them under human control.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.