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Velikovskianism|vɛlɪˈkɒvskiːənɪz(ə)m|
[f. the name Velikovsky + -ian + -ism.]
The (controversial) theories of cosmology and history propounded by Immanuel Velikovsky (1895–1979), Russian-born psychologist, based on the hypothesis that other planets have approached close to the Earth in historical times. Also Veliˈkovskyism, in the same sense. So Veliˈkovskian a., of or pertaining to Velikovskianism; Veliˈkovskyite, an adherent of Velikovskianism.
1972P. Moore Can you speak Venusian? vi. 61 Therefore, say the anti-Velikovskyites, it is rather difficult to see how a comet could change into a planet. Ibid. 62 Neither of these gentlemen accepted Velikovskyism hook, line and sinker. 1974Science 15 Mar. 1061/1 The earliest known examples of writing..contain references to regular appearances of Venus in the sky 1500 years before its Velikovskian brushes with Earth. 1978Ibid. 20 Jan. 288/2 A platform to square off pro- and anti-Velikovskyites. Ibid., In a succinct foreword Isaac Asimov discusses the human psychology of Velikovskianism. 1979N.Y. Rev. Bks. 25 Oct. 52/2 Professor Rose, an intrepid contributor to Velikovskian publications, is right on one count. Ibid. 52/3, I suppose it is too much to expect the Buffalo philosopher, when he teaches his next course on Velikovskianism, to let his students know some of the overwhelming evidence against such hoary balderdash. |