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Arguments and Examples to Consider

Arguments for this question are going to vary depending on how you view the key terms and assumptions in the title and the knowledge issue(s) you choose to explore. Below are a couple of ideas you could consider: Affirmative: Only facts that are derived from observation can be categorized as knowledge.(Empiricism) Knowledge claims that do not fit this criteria as simply belief. In order to make sense of the numerous facts that we have at our disposal, we must organize them in a systematic way (i.e. a paradigm) that we then use to explain the world around us. This approach relies on reason and sense perception and attempts to eliminate the ambiguity of language and the subjectivity of emotion. Negative: Facts (empirically derived and universal) are but a part of what constitutes knowledge. Knowledge can be both shared and personal. Knowledge can be derived from emotion, reason, sense perception, language, imagination, creativity, faith and intuition. While some systems we use to organize information about the world is standardized, it is not universal in many areas of knowledge. (Need to Pick 2) ||= Examples to Consider and Further Research || Cultural variance impacting data and interpretation Establishing causality and assumptions that have to be made (ceritus paribus) || Evaluation of bias and empathetic connection to the past Role of imagination and creativity in the writing of History || Morality taken from revealed knowledge and the role of faith Role of intuition in deciding ethical dilemmas Application of Reason in the determination of legal cases (Counter Argument) || Difference Between Knowledge gained in the creation of art vs. the experience of art Knowledge of what has been created before is needed to create something original Role of imagination, emotion, creativity, sense perception, language and intuition in the creation of art. || __Development Activities__ 1. Explore the potential arguments using the TOK Essay Planner. Can you create a position statement on your selected Knowledge Issue?
 * = Areas of Knowledge
 * = Natural Sciences ||= Scientific Method: Observation, Analysis, Conclusions, and Replication to come to facts ||
 * = Human Sciences ||= Attempt to mimic the methodology of NS but limited because of human subjects
 * = History ||= Role of interpretation of sources
 * = Ethics ||= Universal Ethical Codes vs. Individual Moral Codes
 * = Arts ||= Variance in Artistic methodology
 * = Mathematics ||= Order of Operations, Application of Deductive and Inductive Logic to establish facts ||

2. Research 3-4 examples in each of the AOKs and attempt to articulate in 1-2 sentences how this example demonstrates your knowledge issue at work. Create a priority example list.

3. Attempt to add three examples to each AOK that you have experienced or are interested in further exploring.