The Key to Theosophy
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The Key to Theosophy is a foundational 1889 work by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky that systematically explains the principles, ethics, and aims of the Theosophical movement in a question-and-answer format.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| The Key to Theosophy canonical | 3 |
| Theosophical writings | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Key to Theosophy Context triple: [Theosophy, keyText, The Key to Theosophy]
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The Secret Doctrine
The Secret Doctrine is Helena Petrovna Blavatsky’s foundational theosophical work, presenting an esoteric cosmology and synthesis of religion, philosophy, and science.
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B.
Emerald Tablet
The Emerald Tablet is a legendary Hermetic text attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, famed for its cryptic aphorisms on alchemy and the unity of the cosmos.
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C.
On the Spiritual Law
On the Spiritual Law is an early Christian ascetic treatise by St. Mark the Ascetic that offers concise spiritual maxims on inner struggle, grace, and the keeping of God’s commandments.
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Hermetic Qabalah
Hermetic Qabalah is a Western esoteric and occult tradition that synthesizes Jewish Kabbalah with Hermeticism, astrology, alchemy, and ceremonial magic into a comprehensive mystical framework.
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E.
The Perennial Philosophy
The Perennial Philosophy is Aldous Huxley’s influential 1945 work of comparative mysticism that explores the shared spiritual truths underlying the world’s major religious traditions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Key to Theosophy Target entity description: The Key to Theosophy is a foundational 1889 work by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky that systematically explains the principles, ethics, and aims of the Theosophical movement in a question-and-answer format.
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A.
The Secret Doctrine
The Secret Doctrine is Helena Petrovna Blavatsky’s foundational theosophical work, presenting an esoteric cosmology and synthesis of religion, philosophy, and science.
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B.
Emerald Tablet
The Emerald Tablet is a legendary Hermetic text attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, famed for its cryptic aphorisms on alchemy and the unity of the cosmos.
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C.
On the Spiritual Law
On the Spiritual Law is an early Christian ascetic treatise by St. Mark the Ascetic that offers concise spiritual maxims on inner struggle, grace, and the keeping of God’s commandments.
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D.
Hermetic Qabalah
Hermetic Qabalah is a Western esoteric and occult tradition that synthesizes Jewish Kabbalah with Hermeticism, astrology, alchemy, and ceremonial magic into a comprehensive mystical framework.
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E.
The Perennial Philosophy
The Perennial Philosophy is Aldous Huxley’s influential 1945 work of comparative mysticism that explores the shared spiritual truths underlying the world’s major religious traditions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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theosophical text ⓘ |
| aim |
to clarify the ethics of the Theosophical movement
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to explain the principles of Theosophy ⓘ to outline the aims of the Theosophical Society ⓘ |
| author | Helena Petrovna Blavatsky ⓘ |
| centralConcept |
evolution of the soul
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law of karma ⓘ reincarnation as a universal law ⓘ universal brotherhood of humanity ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| describedAs |
introductory manual of Theosophy
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systematic exposition of theosophical teachings ⓘ |
| explains |
difference between Theosophy and dogmatic religion
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difference between Theosophy and spiritualism ⓘ objects of the Theosophical Society ⓘ |
| genre |
esotericism
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occultism ⓘ religious philosophy ⓘ |
| hasFormat | print ⓘ |
| hasPart |
section on theosophical ethics
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section on theosophical organization and aims ⓘ section on theosophical teachings ⓘ |
| influenced |
esoteric studies in the late 19th century
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modern theosophical literature ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
inquirers into Theosophy
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members of the Theosophical Society ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryForm | non-fiction ⓘ |
| movement | Theosophy ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being a foundational exposition of theosophical principles
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clarifying the aims of the Theosophical movement ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | modern Theosophy ⓘ |
| placeOfPublication |
London
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linked to:
London, England
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| publicationYear | 1889 ⓘ |
| publisher |
Theosophical Publishing Society
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linked to:
The Theosophical Publishing Company
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| relatedWork |
Isis Unveiled
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The Secret Doctrine ⓘ |
| structure | question-and-answer format ⓘ |
| subject |
Theosophical Society
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ethics ⓘ karma ⓘ reincarnation ⓘ spiritual evolution ⓘ theosophical doctrines ⓘ universal brotherhood ⓘ |
| timePeriod | late 19th century ⓘ |
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linked to: The Key to Theosophy