EXOTERIC

Exoteric

Exoteric refers to knowledge that is outside of and independent from anyone's experience and can be ascertained by anyone; cf. common sense. It is distinguished from internal esoteric knowledge. Exoteric relates to "external reality" as opposed to one's own thoughts or feelings. It is knowledge that is public as opposed to secret or cabalistic. It is not required that exoteric knowledge come easily or automatically, but it should be referenceable or reproducible.

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exoteric

Adjective

  1. Suitable to be imparted to the public without secrecy or other reserves
  2. Accessible; capable of being readily or fully comprehended; or, having an obvious application
  3. Public or popular; having wide currency
  4. External


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