Clairvoyance

Paul Sedir - Les Miroirs Magiques - 1907 p22 Clairvoyance

Paul Sedir - Les Miroirs Magiques - 1907

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Character reader and Clairvoyant

Clairvoyance is the claimed ability to gain information about an object, person, location, or physical event through extrasensory perception (ESP). A person said to have the ability of clairvoyance is referred to as a clairvoyant ("one who sees clearly").

Etymology

The term "clairvoyance" comes from the French words clair (clear) and voyance (vision). It was first used in the 17th century to refer to the ability to see things beyond the range of ordinary perception.

History

Clairvoyance has been a part of human culture for centuries, with references found in ancient texts and religious scriptures. In the 19th century, the rise of spiritualism and theosophy brought renewed interest in clairvoyance and other psychic phenomena.

Types of Clairvoyance

Clairvoyance can be categorized into several types, including:

• Precognition: The ability to see events that will happen in the future.
• Retrocognition: The ability to see events that have happened in the past.
• Remote Viewing: The ability to see events or objects at a distance.

Scientific Investigation

Clairvoyance has been the subject of scientific investigation, particularly in the field of parapsychology. However, there is no scientific evidence to support the existence of clairvoyance, and it is generally considered a pseudoscience.

In Popular Culture

Clairvoyance is a common theme in literature, film, and television. It is often depicted in fantasy and science fiction genres, where characters use their abilities to solve mysteries or prevent disasters.

Related Concepts

Clairvoyance is often associated with other forms of ESP, such as telepathy, psychokinesis, and mediumship. It is also related to the broader concept of psychic abilities.

See Also

• Extrasensory perception
• Parapsychology
• Psychic
• Spiritualism
• Theosophy