Occultism, Semi-Occultism and Pseudo Occultism

Annie Besant was a writer, lecturer, prominent Theosophist and women's rights activist of her time. She was a frequent contributor to various Theosophical publications of her day. This particular piece is an early lecture of hers and dates to 1898. Here Besant defines the term Occultism and differentiates between it and the Occult Arts, as well as other varying degrees of related teachings and philosophy.