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TOK Presentation. Hierarchies of Knowledge. Thesis. To what extent do we create a hierarchy of knowledge?. Example . Extract from a book called “ space, time and the beauty that causes havoc” by Arthur Miller. An exploration between science and art. Les Demoiselles d'Avignon . Theory of

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  1. TOK Presentation Hierarchies of Knowledge

  2. Thesis • To what extent do we create a hierarchy of knowledge?

  3. Example • Extract from a book called “space, time and the beauty that causes havoc” by Arthur Miller. • An exploration between science and art

  4. Les Demoiselles d'Avignon Theory of Relativity

  5. Wireless

  6. Airplanes

  7. Automobiles

  8. Cinematography

  9. Non-Euclidean Geometry

  10. La Bande

  11. Olympia Academy

  12. Hierarchy of Knowledge Science Art

  13. Perception of Art

  14. “Liberal” “Wild” “Emotional” “Lives life on the edge”

  15. Art

  16. Emotional Response To Art I don’t understand it!

  17. Perception of Science

  18. “Orderly” “Trustworthy” “Logical” “Inquisitive”

  19. Perception of scientists stems from emotion

  20. Representation of Artist and Scientist

  21. Artistic Pioneer VS Scientific Pioneer

  22. We value logical thought over emotional though • We create perceptions of artists and scientists the justify this view • We like to see ourselves as logical beings rather than slaves to our emotions.

  23. Hierarchy stems from societies needs

  24. Ancient Egyptians • Served a religious purpose • political purpose • Historical purpose

  25. The Mali Empire • They put a lot of importance on the past • Griots were singers who told stories of the village • They were valued so highly that they were appointed advisors to the king

  26. Hierarchy of Knowledge is important

  27. Implications • Blind Faith in Science • Put less importance on other areas of knowledge. • We create boundaries around area’s of knowledge.

  28. Related Exam – Space Race

  29. Related Example - Nazi Education

  30. Conclusion • To what extent do we create a hierarchy of knowledge? • - we do • - we value certain types of thought • - it is affected by the needs of society

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