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TOK Essay Prompt. “Knowledge is nothing more than the systematic organisation of facts.” -Knowledge or Fact- Knowledge is not merely fact but anything further derived from it. “Knowledge is nothing more than the systematic organisation of facts.”. How to Tackle:.
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TOK Essay Prompt “Knowledge is nothing more than the systematic organisation of facts.” -Knowledge or Fact- Knowledge is not merely fact but anything further derived from it.
“Knowledge is nothing more than the systematic organisation of facts.” How to Tackle: Define the key terms in the prompt Knowledge vs Fact Systematic organization Connect the prompt with the Areas of Knowledge Example: Natural Sciences and Ethics Find a knowledge issue for each Give specific examples for each so that it backs up the KI
Area of Knowledge - Natural Sciences In what way does science differentiate itself from mere facts? “Knowledge is nothing more than the systematic organisation of facts.”
Area of Knowledge - Natural Sciences “Knowledge is nothing more than the systematic organisation of facts.” Special Relativity: • Mainly theoretical • Derived from proven facts Chemistry: • Cannot observe molecules • Facts come together in a way such that we presume our knowledge is true
Area of Knowledge - Ethics “Knowledge is nothing more than the systematic organisation of facts.” Is knowledge through ethics really a 'systematic organisation of facts'? Counterclaim: Why is it that what we each know as 'ethically right' can change from person to person (specifically looking at culture)?
Area of Knowledge - Ethics “Knowledge is nothing more than the systematic organisation of facts.” • Culture: • Depending on your culture, you view things differently. • Morality: • There is no system for deciding on morality.