On the Fringe of Science: A Citation Network Analysis of Astrology and Science












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            Number: MA/25/F3/0/027

            Flagship: 3 - Digitisation – Modelling - Transformation
            Faculty: PřF
            Project leader: Joseph, Jacques

            This project launches a new international research team exploring the differences and simi
            science and pseudoscience from a cultural-evolutionary perspective. As a pilot study, the 
            the citation networks of astrological journals and compare them with those of recognised a

            such as astronomy and psychology. The findings will offer fresh insights into how pseudosc
            emerge and persist through interactions with established science.


            The project will involve multiple international meetings, visiting lectures and workshops 
            Charles University, Heidelberg University and the University of Warsaw. The pilot study wi

            basis for a co-authored academic paper and create a dataset enabling further research into
            between astrology and science.


            Addressing the long-standing demarcation problem between science and pseudoscience, the pr
            innovative digital humanities methods to provide a quantitative perspective. By fostering 
            among researchers and students, it lays the groundwork for a long-term research programme 

            funding applications.