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The Pulizter prize-winning photo depicts the execution of a Vietcong spy in Saigon during the Vietnam War. This article provides additional information on the photo: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/01/world/asia/vietnam-execution-photo.html The photo definitely tells a story but it only tells a very small part of a wider story. Consider how historians use the photo Read more…
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Some developments of knowledge in the natural sciences rely on observation that is supposed to be neutral and impartial. To what extent does this approach mean that there is justification for viewing knowledge in the natural science more highly than knowledge in another AOK? Consider the image of the tardigrade Read more…
See the main page for the May 2022 TOK essay basic knowledge questions https://toktips.com/may-2022-tok-essay-prescribed-titles-sample-knowledge-questions/. Also, have a look at the TOK essay process here: https://toktips.com/the-tok-essay-process/ 3. Is there solid justification for regarding knowledge in the natural sciences more highly than knowledge in another area of knowledge? Discuss with reference to Read more…
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“A Banksy painting that depicts politicians as chimpanzees in the House of Commons has returned to Bristol – just in time for the original Brexit date. The piece is the artist’s largest canvas and was first shown at the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery in 2009, as part of the Read more…
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Text: “Riots erupt in Vancouver after Canucks loss” Extract: “Riot police fired tear gas, pepper spray and flash bombs in downtown Vancouver Wednesday night to try to disperse angry rioters who set cars on fire, looted stores and taunted police officers after the Canucks’ 4-0 Stanley Cup final loss to the Boston Bruins.” https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/riots-erupt-in-vancouver-after-canucks-loss-1.993707 In the Read more…