Maxy1896 Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 1. Consider the extent to which knowledge issues in ethics are similar to those in at least one other areaof knowledge.2. How important are the opinions of experts in the search for knowledge?3.“Doubt is the key to knowledge” (Persian Proverb). To what extent is this true in two areas ofknowledge?4. To what extent do we need evidence to support our beliefs in different areas of knowledge?5.To what extent are the various areas of knowledge defined by their methodologies rather than theircontent?6.“There are no absolute distinctions between what is true and what is false”. Discuss this claim.7. How can we recognise when we have made progress in the search for knowledge? Consider twocontrasting areas of knowledge.8.“Art is a lie that brings us nearer to the truth” (Pablo Picasso). Evaluate this claim in relation to aspecific art form (for example, visual arts, literature, theatre).9.Discuss the roles of language and reason in history.10. A model is a simplified representation of some aspect of the world. In what ways may models help orhinder the search for knowledge Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishup Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 If everyone is going to choose 3 i'll swap to 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeG Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I'm doing number 3. I knew I was going to do that topic the second I saw it lol. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Sinclair Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 10. A model is a simplified representation of some aspect of the world. In what ways may models help orhinder the search for knowledge Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumps Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 6th. It's one of those that initially sounds really smart but is actually full retard. I don't really know what I can say about it. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxy1896 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Did you also have to upload your Essay to the IB Website? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamicecream Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Did you also have to upload your Essay to the IB Website?Yep. I did #2 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuka Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I chose the third one. the one about doubt. it was a fun topic to do.i focused on the natural sciences and math. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinAhmad Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I did #6, quite easy I must say. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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