| 释义 |
zoism|ˈzəʊɪz(ə)m|
[f. Gr. ζωή life + -ism.]
The doctrine that life depends on a peculiar vital principle, and is not a mere resultant of combined forces; esp. in connexion with ‘animal magnetism’ and the like. So zoist |ˈzəʊɪst|, one who upholds the doctrine of zoism; hence zoˈistic |zəʊˈɪstɪk| a., as in zoistic magnetism = animal magnetism.
1843(title) The Zoist: a Journal of Cerebral Physiology & Mesmerism, and their Applications to Human Welfare. 1849Scoresby (title) Zoistic Magnetism. 1900(title) Psychic Research Co.'s Course of Instruction in Personal Magnetism, Series A: Mind Reading, Hypnotism, Magnetic Healing, and Zoism. |