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'''Esotericism''' refers to the [[doctrines]] or practices of esoteric [[knowledge]], or otherwise the quality or state of being described as esoteric, or [[obscure]].[http://www.webster.com/dictionary/esotericism Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary : esotericism] '''Esoteric''' knowledge is that which is specialized or advanced in nature, available only to a narrow circle of "enlightened", "initiated", or highly educated people. [http://www.webster.com/dictionary/esoteric Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary : esoteric]. Items pertaining to esotericism may be known as '''esoterica'''. [http://www.webster.com/dictionary/esoterica Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary : esoterica]  Some interpretations of esotericism are very broad and include even unconventional and non-scientific belief systems, typically as contrasted with the "scientific" or "traditional religious" beliefs of the society without or "at large". In contrast, exoteric [[knowledge]] is knowledge that is well-known or public; or perceived as informally canonic in society at large.

'''Esotericism''' refers to the [[doctrines]] or practices of esoteric [[knowledge]], or otherwise the quality or state of being described as esoteric, or [[obscure]].[http://www.webster.com/dictionary/esotericism] '''Esoteric''' knowledge is that which is specialized or advanced in nature, available only to a narrow circle of "enlightened", "initiated", or highly educated people. [http://www.webster.com/dictionary/esoteric]. Items pertaining to esotericism may be known as '''esoterica'''. [http://www.webster.com/dictionary/esoterica]  Some interpretations of esotericism are very broad and include even unconventional and non-scientific belief systems, typically as contrasted with the "scientific" or "traditional religious" beliefs of the society without or "at large". In contrast, exoteric [[knowledge]] is knowledge that is well-known or public; or perceived as informally canonic in society at large.

==Etymology==

==Etymology==