Recognising Feng Shui as an indigenous knowledge system that holds significant influence within Chinese cultural contexts is essential when attempting to interpret this knowledge from a contemporary perspective. This thesis first examines it through a historical overview, tracing the accumulation of knowledge and the evolution of its methods and ideas. It then explores the process of defining Feng Shui within the framework of contemporary knowledge. By identifying challenges and obstacles in this process, the thesis aims to construct an interpretive system for Feng Shui knowledge.
During its development, this interpretive system encountered numerous mismatches in the process of translation, leading to further additions and extensions. The construction of such a system is crucial for addressing a key dilemma: the gap exists not only between Feng Shui and landscape ecology, but also across a wide range of modern scientific disciplines. This raises the question of whether a specialised system is needed—including whether it is necessary to establish a dedicated epistemological and methodological framework for Feng Shui.
