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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:


 * = Area of Knowledge/WOK ||= Possible Arguments to Consider and Research Further ||= Examples ||
 * = Sense Perception and Language ||= Evaluating their role in gaining information to produce knowledge of the world. How much interpretation of that data is involved in the production of knowledge? Can it be a passive process to use our reason and emotion to assign meaning to our sensory or language inputs? ||=  ||
 * = Natural Sciences and Human Sciences ||= Areas of Knowledge that use active experimentation to produce knowledge of the natural world and human behavior. Should be used to support the statement

Methodology (Blind/Double Blind Tests) is used to conceal intended outcome of experiment, which could be categorized as passive experimentation. ||=  || (Counter Argument) ||= The production of knowledge in History is active observation because of high level of interpretation and evaluation. Role of the knower can heavily influence the knowledge that is produced. ||=  || (Counter Argument) ||= Creation of knowledge is once again from active observation and/or passive observation. Observation of the artist can be highly influenced by the knower. Active experimentation can also be used in the arts in the production of knowledge (Trial and Error). ||=  ||
 * = Maths ||= Discovering what exists already could be passive observation but the role of the expert in mathematics (knowing what to look for) could be described as active observation. ||=  ||
 * = Ethics ||= Area of knowledge where passive observation can be a strong source of the production of knowledge. Our individual morality is directly influenced by the ethical standards of the knowledge communities we belong to but we are not always actively aware that this is going on. ||=  ||
 * = History
 * = Arts

Potential RLS to show both processes: University application process __Development Activities__ 1. Explore the potential arguments using the TOK Essay Planner. Can you create a position statement on your selected Knowledge Question?

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.