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Exotericism is the opposite of esotericism
Esotericism

Esotericism or Esoterism is a term with two basic meanings. In the dictionary sense of the term, it signifies the holding of esoteric opinions, and derives from the Greek ' ', a compound of ' ': "wikt:within", thus "pertaining to the more inward", mystic....
 in any application. The word is derived from the comparative form of Greek ??? eksô (from, out of, outside). It signifies anything which is public, without limits, or universal
Universalism

Universalism refers to theological religion, theology and philosophy concepts with universal application or applicability. It is a term used to identify particular doctrines as considering of all people in their formation....
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Many societies are divided into two sections - the exoteric or "public face" and the esoteric or "behind close doors". Such are many fraternal organizations, such as Freemasonry
Freemasonry

Freemasonry is a fraternal and service organizations that arose from obscure origins in the late 16th to early 17th century. Freemasonry now exists in various forms all over the world, with a membership estimated at around 5 million ....
, which are at some level accessible to the uninitiated but which have higher and higher levels of initiation as one progresses.

The exoteric form of government is one where all actions taken by the government must be both publicly disclosed and ratified by the public.






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Exotericism is the opposite of esotericism
Esotericism

Esotericism or Esoterism is a term with two basic meanings. In the dictionary sense of the term, it signifies the holding of esoteric opinions, and derives from the Greek ' ', a compound of ' ': "wikt:within", thus "pertaining to the more inward", mystic....
 in any application. The word is derived from the comparative form of Greek ??? eksô (from, out of, outside). It signifies anything which is public, without limits, or universal
Universalism

Universalism refers to theological religion, theology and philosophy concepts with universal application or applicability. It is a term used to identify particular doctrines as considering of all people in their formation....
.

Many societies are divided into two sections - the exoteric or "public face" and the esoteric or "behind close doors". Such are many fraternal organizations, such as Freemasonry
Freemasonry

Freemasonry is a fraternal and service organizations that arose from obscure origins in the late 16th to early 17th century. Freemasonry now exists in various forms all over the world, with a membership estimated at around 5 million ....
, which are at some level accessible to the uninitiated but which have higher and higher levels of initiation as one progresses.

The exoteric form of government is one where all actions taken by the government must be both publicly disclosed and ratified by the public. This is often referred to as transparency
Transparency (humanities)

Transparency, as used in the humanities, when used in a Social actions context, implies openness, communication, and accountability. It is a metaphorical extension of the meaning a "transparency " object is one that can be seen through....
 of governance.