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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:


 * Ethical considerations should only limit the application of knowledge, not the production of it.
 * The creation of art leads to an evaluation of our ethical systems and moral codes and therefore should not be limited by them
 * The implementation of a ethical standards is necessary to maintain the morality of the society.
 * Regulation of the methodology of the natural sciences is necessary to prevent catastrophe for humanity while artistic expression can be interpreted a number of ways and therefore is harmless. (Consequentialism)
 * Others?

Knowledge gained from tragedies: i.e. Nazi and Japanese Research on POWs during WWII Testing on soldiers for A-bomb Testing in Africa of HIV drugs Thalydomide – cures leprosy and some cancers but causes human birth defects Stem cell research – genetic engineering – cloning || Wilde ‘books neither good or bad’ Miller ‘pose questions’ Wagner – appreciate the arts remove from attitudes of producer Framing of Ethical Dilemmas: Heart of Darkness Wuthering Heights Montaigne – ethical judgements read into text Neitzche – readers impose judgements – regard him as an ethical philosopher incorrectly Von Hagen – Bodyworks – Tracey Emin Glow in the dark rabbit – artwork? Dead horse left to rot Cultural context is significant New art – does it develop? New knowledge or discovering old knowledge? Realism and socio-realism in film – snuff films Rosenkrantz – limited – dead bodies need to be real to have power and meaning Augusta Bohal? – oppression in Brazil – film Limited overly by own experiences Could not access the material as it is too different to own world Censorship in China Musical creativity – banned because of political messages || __Development Activities__ 1. Explore the potential arguments using the TOK Essay Planner. Can you create a position statement on your selected Knowledge Issue?
 * = Area of Knowledge ||= Possible Examples to Consider and Research Further ||
 * = Natural Sciences ||= Illegal organ smuggling in China
 * = Arts ||= FS Fitzgerald. ‘two contrary opinions

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.