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palmistry

palmistry Palmistry is described here as a form of occult lore: a practice tied to the belief that hidden knowledge about nature can be gained through mysterious or magical methods and secret teachings.

Palmistry is described here as a form of occult lore: a practice tied to the belief that hidden knowledge about nature can be gained through mysterious or magical methods and secret teachings. In this historical source, it is placed outside the realm of modern science.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Occult” (Occult).
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