Essay Preparation

Can there be knowledge that is independent of culture? Discuss with reference to mathematics and one other area of knowledge.

To what extent do you agree with the claim that "there’s a world of difference between truth and facts". (Maya Angelou) Answer with reference to two areas of knowledge.

Is there solid justification for regarding knowledge in the natural sciences more highly than another area of knowledge? Discuss with reference to the natural sciences and one other area of knowledge.

How do historians and human scientists give knowledge meaning through the telling of stories? Discuss with reference to history and the human sciences.

How can we distinguish between good and bad interpretations? Discuss with reference to the arts and one other area of knowledge.

If we conclude that there is some knowledge we should not pursue on ethical grounds, how can we determine the boundaries of acceptable investigation within an area of knowledge? Discuss with reference to two areas of knowledge.

TASK 1: What have we studied? Create a Brainstorm of all the topics we studied.

TASK 2: What did you engage with? Highlight those ideas you particularly enjoyed...

TASK 3: How can you apply them?

TASK 4: Choose a title by next lesson It does not have to be the best one. Just choose one. It would be best if it were the one you are going to write at the end ... but you may change your mind

TASK 1: Get into groups and share what made you choose this title.

TASK 2: Are there any key terms you need define or clarify in your introduction?

TASK 3: What Areas of knowledge will you be using?

TASK 4: Consider what questions this title throws up - it is these you will be exploring as you write your essay.

TASK 5: Is there anything else you might need to consider? (Think knowledge framework.)