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[Hyunqul]

Hello all

I'm writing about topic 3 (Bias and selection) ...my claim is that we can obtain knowledge despite Bias and selection

In my essay , I placed opposite claim in the beginning (we cannot obtain knowledge)
The counterclaim that followed that was my own claim (we can obtain knowledge)

Is that structure correct  ? or I must start with my own claim, then consider its opponents ?

Thanks.

[brofessional]

Have you read this: http://www.ibsurviva...structure-tips/ ?

Edited by brofessional, Apr 02, 2012 - 13:18.

[Hyunqul]

Yeah, I've read it..

But the answer to my question isn't included ..or it may be but I haven't noticed it.

I'm still wondering whether I can state the opposite claim in the first paragraph, then write my own one as a counterclaim in the second paragraph...or my argument should be first, and followed by its opposing counter argument ?

Thanks

[brofessional]

Don't quote me on this because I haven't done a ToK essay yet, but it would seem logical to start with the main claim (your own) and then go on from there, i.e. counterclaim, etc...

Although maybe someone else could be more precise, sorry

[kelli]

@Hyunqul: brofessional is right, it's generally better to start with your own claim and then introduce the counter claim. Also make sure that you refute the counter claim. ie:

p1: argument: we can obtain knowledge
p2: counter argument: we cannot obtain knowledge
p3: argument: "we cannot obtain knowledge" is wrong because ---
p4: conc.

good luck!