In the Acquisition of Knowledge, Can We Only Understand Something to the Extent That We Understand Its Context? Discuss with Reference to Two Areas of Knowledge
Introduction In the pursuit of knowledge, the role of context often emerges as a critical determinant of understanding. This essay addresses the prompt: “In ...
Reflecting on Personal Philosophical Beliefs and the Big Questions of Existence
Introduction This essay seeks to explore my personal philosophical beliefs in relation to some of the profound questions about existence, such as the nature ...
TOK Prompt: To what extent do you agree that doubt is central to the pursuit of knowledge? Answer with reference to two areas of knowledge: Mathematics and History
Introduction The pursuit of knowledge is a fundamental human endeavour, often driven by curiosity, inquiry, and a desire to understand the world. Within the ...
HOW FAR DO YOU AGREE THAT THE WORLD NEEDS SCIENTISTS MORE THAN ARTISTS?
Introduction The debate over whether the world needs scientists more than artists has long been a point of contention in academic and public discourse. ...
The Danger of Neutrality
Introduction This essay explores the concept of neutrality as a potentially harmful stance in socio-political and ethical contexts, with a particular focus on its ...
There Will Come a Time When People Will Look at the Killer of an Animal in the Same Way They Are Now Looking at the Killer of a Man
Introduction The notion that society might one day equate the killing of an animal with the killing of a human being, as suggested in ...
Le Mensonge Peut-Il Être Justifié dans la Relation de Soin Lorsqu’il Vise l’Adhésion d’un Patient Vulnérable à un Traitement Jugé Bénéfique ?
Introduction The ethical dilemma of whether lying can be justified in healthcare settings, particularly when it aims to secure a vulnerable patient’s adherence to ...
Suffit-il d’être conscient pour se connaître soi-même ?
Introduction The question of whether consciousness alone is sufficient for self-knowledge has long intrigued philosophers, as it touches on the fundamental nature of human ...
Difference Between Morality and the Law
Introduction The relationship between morality and the law is a central concern in legal studies, as it raises fundamental questions about the purpose of ...
Ethical Decision-Making in Biomedical Research: Should the Experiment Continue at Eastern Pacific College?
This essay addresses the ethical dilemma at Eastern Pacific College (EPC) concerning a biomedical research project involving primates. The case involves a group of ...
