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| ==Origin== | | ==Origin== |
− | [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Medieval Latin ''supernaturalis'', from [[Latin]] ''super''- + ''natura'' nature | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Medieval Latin ''supernaturalis'', from [[Latin]] ''super''- + ''natura'' nature |
− | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_century 15th Century] | + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_century 15th Century] |
| ==Definitions== | | ==Definitions== |
| *1: of or relating to an order of [[existence]] beyond the visible observable [[universe]]; especially : of or relating to [[God]] or a god, demigod, [[spirit]], or [[devil]] | | *1: of or relating to an order of [[existence]] beyond the visible observable [[universe]]; especially : of or relating to [[God]] or a god, demigod, [[spirit]], or [[devil]] |
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| According to the strict [[materialist]] view, if something 'supernatural' exists, it is by [[definition]] not supernatural. Are there forces beyond the natural forces studied by [[physics]]? Are there ways of sensing that go beyond our biological [[senses]] and instruments? Most scientists today would say "No"; some [[mystics]], believers in religion or the [[occult]], might say "Yes". Certainly there may always be things outside of the realm of human [[understanding]], as of yet unconfirmed and dubious in [[existence]], and some might term these 'supernatural.' | | According to the strict [[materialist]] view, if something 'supernatural' exists, it is by [[definition]] not supernatural. Are there forces beyond the natural forces studied by [[physics]]? Are there ways of sensing that go beyond our biological [[senses]] and instruments? Most scientists today would say "No"; some [[mystics]], believers in religion or the [[occult]], might say "Yes". Certainly there may always be things outside of the realm of human [[understanding]], as of yet unconfirmed and dubious in [[existence]], and some might term these 'supernatural.' |
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− | [[Argument]] and [[controversy]] has surrounded the issue on both sides. One complicating [[factor]] is that there is no exact definition of what “natural” is, and what the limits of [[naturalism]] might be. Concepts in the supernatural [[domain]] are closely related to concepts in [[religion]], [[spirituality]], [[metaphysics]], or [[spiritualism]]. The term "supernatural" is often used interchangeably with [[paranormal]] or preternatural - the latter typically limited to an adjective for describing [[abilities]] which appear to exceed possible bounds. Likewise, [[legendary]] characters such as vampires, [[poltergeists]] and leprechauns would be considered ''supernatural''.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernatural] | + | [[Argument]] and [[controversy]] has surrounded the issue on both sides. One complicating [[factor]] is that there is no exact definition of what “natural” is, and what the limits of [[naturalism]] might be. Concepts in the supernatural [[domain]] are closely related to concepts in [[religion]], [[spirituality]], [[metaphysics]], or [[spiritualism]]. The term "supernatural" is often used interchangeably with [[paranormal]] or preternatural - the latter typically limited to an adjective for describing [[abilities]] which appear to exceed possible bounds. Likewise, [[legendary]] characters such as vampires, [[poltergeists]] and leprechauns would be considered ''supernatural''.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernatural] |
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| [[Category: Mythology]] | | [[Category: Mythology]] |