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Philosophy of science

What is pseudoscience, and why is drawing the line between science and pseudoscience far harder than it looks

What is pseudoscience? A look at the definition, Popper's demarcation criterion, critiques from Duhem, Quine and Kuhn, and the practical stakes involved.

Folk divination

Dream interpretation in Vietnamese folklore: from traditional beliefs to a scientific perspective

Explore dream interpretation in Vietnamese folklore, from spiritual omens to how modern science explains dreams.

Vietnamese astrology

Hoa Khoa Star in the Four Transformations - its role in Zi Wei Dou Shu chart interpretation

Explore the role of Hoa Khoa in the Four Transformations of Zi Wei Dou Shu: its meaning for education, reputation, resolution, and how to interpret this star in different palaces.

Physiognomy

What Science Says About Face Reading: From 19th-Century Criminal Physiognomy to Modern Research

How does science view face reading? From 19th-century criminal anthropology to modern psychology, plus the misconceptions to avoid.

Glossary

What is Thần Số Học?

Numerology is a traditional system of knowledge that assigns meaning to numbers linked to birth date and name, serving as a reference for personality tendencies and life lessons.

Vastu Shastra

Vastu Shastra: India's Traditional Architectural Science – Origins, Principles, and Comparison with Feng Shui

Vastu Shastra is India's traditional architecture and planning system rooted in Vedic texts, built on the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, space) and cardinal directions. Learn its principles and how it compares to Feng Shui.

Folk belief

Belief, Superstition, and Pseudoscience Are Three Different Things, but They Are Often Lumped Together

Distinguish folk belief, harmful superstition, and pseudoscience through definitions, boundaries, and concrete examples, so you can tell cultural faith from fraud.

Vietnamese astrology

Is Astrology Science or Superstition: The Wrong Question, and the Question Worth Asking Instead

Is astrology science or superstition? This analysis covers its origins, chart mechanics, limits, and how to use it sensibly without letting it drive major life decisions.

Glossary

What is Nhân Tướng Học?

Physiognomy is the traditional Eastern practice of observing facial features, hands, and body to infer personality and destiny, serving as a reference.

Folk belief

No Scientific Basis Does Not Mean Worthless: Reading Folk Belief as Cultural Heritage Rather Than as a Truth Claim

Folk belief is not science, but that does not make it worthless. The right way to read it is as cultural heritage, a symbolic language of community.

Astrology

9th House , Philosophy & Travel in Astrology: Meaning and Influence

Explore the meaning of the 9th house in astrology: life philosophy, travel, higher education, belief, and expansion of vision. How planets and zodiac signs in the 9th house shape your destiny.

Philosophy of science

Karl Popper's Falsifiability: A Conjecture That Cannot Be Wrong Says Nothing

Falsifiability is Karl Popper's criterion for separating science from non-science. This article explains the principle, the astrology example, and the main criticisms.

Vietnamese astrology

Van Xuong Star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: Meaning, Position and Influence on Wisdom and Academic Success

Discover the Van Xuong star in Zi Wei Dou Shu: origin, nature, favorable and unfavorable positions, and its significance for intelligence, examinations, and career. An in-depth, objective analysis to help you understand one of the most important Six Auspicious Stars.

Astrology

Western Astrology: Personality Prediction or Just a Reference Trend?

An analysis of Western astrology from scientific and psychological perspectives: why it remains popular despite not being a science, and whether to treat it as a reference trend or a self-reflection tool.

Physiognomy

Reading Cheekbones in Chinese Physiognomy

Explore the physiognomic meanings of high, low, full, or bony cheekbones in Eastern face reading, along with a critical perspective from modern science.

Physiognomy

Reading the Chin in Chinese Face Reading

Explore the meaning of the chin in Eastern physiognomy: typical chin shapes, their links to personality, destiny, and health, plus a scientific perspective.

Vietnamese astrology

Tu Vi (Zi Wei Dou Shu) is a Relatively Predictive Metaphysical Science, Not an Absolute Exact Formula

Explore the nature of Tu Vi as a relative metaphysical science that depends on interpretation experience and life context, not an absolute mechanical formula.

I Ching

Decoding Hexagram Wind over Earth (Guan) in the I Ching: Structure and Lessons

Explore the structure, line meanings, and practical lessons of Hexagram Guan (Wind over Earth / Contemplation) in the I Ching, from an Eastern philosophical perspective on observation and self-reflection.

Physiognomy

Physiognomy in The Tale of Kieu: What Nguyen Du Conveys Through Character Portraits

An analysis of how Nguyen Du used Eastern physiognomy to portray the personality, inner life and fate of characters in The Tale of Kieu, and the cultural value behind this technique.

I Ching

Decoding the Hexagram Fire over Heaven (Da You) in the I Ching - Structure and Lessons

Explore the structure, philosophical meaning, and practical lessons from the hexagram Fire over Heaven (Da You), one of the auspicious hexagrams in the I Ching, to understand prosperity and how to sustain success.

Tarot

The Wheel of Fortune Tarot Card: Deep Symbolism and Meaning

Explore in-depth the Wheel of Fortune Tarot card: historical origins, complex symbolism on the Rider-Waite card, upright and reversed meanings in spreads, and its connection to Eastern philosophy.

Philosophy of science

Critical Thinking Before a Claim: Five Questions to Ask and the Most Common Logical Fallacies

Critical thinking before a claim rests on five core questions about statements, reasons, evidence, and common fallacies such as sunk cost and confirmation bias.

I Ching

What is the I Ching , origins and the philosophy of Yin-Yang and the Eight Trigrams

Explore the I Ching from the origins of yin and yang lines to the philosophy of Yin-Yang and the Eight Trigrams, deepening your understanding of this Eastern classic and its applications in life.

Traditional food

Five-Colored Sticky Rice and the Yin-Yang Five Elements Philosophy in Tay Culture

Explore the philosophical meaning of Yin-Yang and Five Elements hidden in each color of five-colored sticky rice, a unique culinary heritage of the Tay people in the northern mountains of Vietnam.

I Ching

The Water Thunder Hexagram Zhun in the 64 Hexagrams of the I Ching: Origins, Meaning, and Lessons for Overcoming Hardship

Explore the Water Thunder Hexagram Zhun, the 3rd hexagram of the I Ching. Discover its origins, symbolic meaning, classic text, and profound lessons on difficult beginnings and overcoming challenges to achieve success.

I Ching

Applying the I Ching in Business: From Philosophy to Strategic Action

Explore how to apply the I Ching to business: understanding the 64 hexagrams as 64 archetypal situations, the principle of change, the spirit of the Well hexagram, and reflective thinking in management.

I Ching

Decoding Hexagram 19 (Lin) in the I Ching - Structure and Lessons

Explore the structure of Hexagram 19 (Lin) in the I Ching: the meaning of its lines, the interaction between Earth and Lake, and practical lessons on leadership, nurturing, and sustainable growth.

I Ching

The Water Heaven Xu Hexagram in the 64 Hexagrams of the I Ching: Origins, Meaning, and Practical Lessons

Discover the Water Heaven Xu hexagram (hexagram 5) in the I Ching: its origins, structure, deep philosophical meaning about waiting and patience, and practical lessons for modern life.

Folk belief

Mo Muong and the Epic 'Đẻ đất đẻ nước' - A Folk Encyclopedia

Discover Mo Muong, the intangible cultural heritage of the Muong people, through the lens of the epic 'Đẻ đất đẻ nước' - a monumental folk encyclopedia of history, beliefs, and the community's philosophy of life.

Human Design

What Is Human Design: Its 1987 Origin, Bodygraph Structure, and What the System Cannot Prove

Human Design is a self-knowledge system from 1987 combining astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah and chakras. This analysis covers its origin, bodygraph structure and limits.

Folk taboos

Folk Taboos During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Explore common Vietnamese folk taboos during pregnancy and postpartum, explaining their origins and modern scientific perspectives.

Glossary

What is Kinh Dịch?

The I Ching (Book of Changes) is an ancient Chinese philosophical and divination system based on 64 hexagrams formed from the eight trigrams (Bagua), interpreting the laws of change in the universe and all things.

Folk divination

What Palm Reading Is: How Palm Lines Are Read and Why They Cannot Predict the Future

Learn what palm reading is, how the main palm lines are read, and why science shows they cannot predict the future.

Physiognomy

Palmistry in Eastern Tradition: Decoding the Major Hand Lines

Explore the meanings of major palm lines such as life, head, heart, and fate lines in Eastern tradition along with a scientific perspective.

MBTI

ISTJ Personality Type (The Inspector) - Traits, Strengths, and Career Paths

A comprehensive look at the ISTJ (The Inspector) personality type in MBTI: origins, identifying traits, strengths, weaknesses, and suitable career directions, along with an objective scientific perspective.

Folk belief

The Worship of Ca Ong: The Guardian Deity of Central Vietnamese Fishermen

Discover the worship of Ca Ong (whale) among central Vietnamese fishermen: its origins, rituals, tomb architecture, scientific perspectives, and maritime cultural significance.

Vietnamese astrology

Hoa Loc Star in Four Transformations: Its Role in Zi Wei Dou Shu Chart Interpretation

Explore the role of Hoa Loc in the Four Transformations of Zi Wei Dou Shu: its auspicious meaning, influence by placement, combination with other stars, and limitations in interpretation.