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Which ancient philosopher’s private lectures were later described as "esoteric"?

esoteric

[es-uh-ter-ik] / ˌɛs əˈtɛr ɪk /


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“People experiencing homelessness — and the communities impacted by this crisis — care less about esoteric debates over the numbers,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

While “tradition” does not claim a fixed constitutional meaning, in practice the court looks to esoteric sources like Blackstone and old legal sources that are not easily accessed by laypeople.

From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026

We go on a short hike while Yarvin, who looks like an ageing punk rocker, speaks in circuitous, long-winded yarns that reference esoteric texts and periods of history to prove his points.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

Muir confesses that this feature of the market is overlooked by many market players, partly because it’s esoteric and seemingly innocuous.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026

In the year since his induction, he’d read every esoteric word, every mundane passage Erastis had thrown at him.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee




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