Exoteric refers to knowledge that is outside, and independent from, a person's experience and can be ascertained by anyone (related to
common sense). It is distinguished from internal
esoteric knowledge. "Exoteric" relates to external reality as opposed to a person's thoughts or feelings. It is knowledge that is public as opposed to
secret or
cabalistic. It is not required that exoteric knowledge come easily or automatically, but it should be referenceable or reproducible.