The distinction of Fact and Theory is only relative

Events and phenomena, considered as particulars which may be colligated by Induction, are Facts; considered as generalities already obtained by colligation of other Facts, the raga in theosophically (the-o-sof'i-kal-i), adv . In a theosophic manner; toward, or from the point of view of, theosophy. The occurrence being viewed as history or as myth according as the interpreter is theosophically or critically W. R. Smith. inclined. theosophism (the-os'ō-fizm), n. [ theosoph -y + -ism .] sm .) Theosophical tenets or belief. Many traces of the spirit of Theosophism may be found through the whole history of philosophy; in which nothing is more frequent than fanatical and hypocritical pretensions to Divine illumination. Enfield, Hist. Philosophy, ix. 3. For she was cramm'd with theories out of books. Tennyson, Prince , Conclusion. theorist (the'ō-rist), n. [ the or -y + -ist.] One who forms theories; one given to theory and 4. Plan or system; scheme; method. [Rare.] speculation; a speculatist. It is often used with the implication of a lack of practical capacity. have