Precognition
Precognition
Precognition (pronunciation: /priːkɒɡˈnɪʃ(ə)n/), also known as foreknowledge, is the perceived ability to see or predict future events before they occur. The term is derived from the Latin words "prae", meaning "before", and "cognitio", meaning "acquiring knowledge".
Etymology
The term "precognition" was first used in the 17th century, derived from the Latin words "prae" and "cognitio". "Prae" means "before" and "cognitio" means "acquiring knowledge". Thus, precognition can be understood as acquiring knowledge before it happens.
Related Terms
- Clairvoyance: The supposed ability to gain information about an object, person, location, or physical event through extrasensory perception.
- Extrasensory Perception (ESP): The ability to receive information not gained through the recognized physical senses but sensed with the mind.
- Parapsychology: The study of paranormal and psychic phenomena, including telepathy, precognition, clairvoyance, psychokinesis, near-death experiences, reincarnation, and other paranormal claims.
- Telepathy: The purported transmission of information from one person to another without using any known human sensory channels or physical interaction.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Precognition
- Wikipedia's article - Precognition
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