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Subjectivity and objectivity in the arts
It is common mistake in the ToK essay to assume, without argument, that judgments of artistic quality are inherently subjective or that "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". At the very least this statement...
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Knowledge in the arts
When discussing knowledge in the arts, it is important to be clear about whose knowledge we are referring to: the knowledge of the creator, the knowledge of art experts, or the knowledge of the audience?...
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Disciplines of the arts
It is customary to divide the arts into disciplines that can be classified either as Creative Arts (visual and literary artefacts) or the Performing Arts (performance). Some experts say there are as many...
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What are the arts?
The arts are very diverse and incorporate multiple disciplines and mediums. We should agree that in the arts, we have the creator and the audience who interact with each other through the work of art....
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Comparing human and natural sciences using the Knowledge Framework
These activities use the knowledge framework to compare knowledge in the human sciences and the natural sciences. Students will compare scope, methods, perspectives and ethics. In so doing they will also...
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Human Nature
The human sciences are concerned with, amongst other things, patterns of human behaviour. A big question is whether these patterns are the same across cultures and histories and whether there is such...
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Data, information and knowledge
Big data allows companies to have insight into customers' behaviour, which leads to targeted marketing campaigns, increasing customer satisfaction, or maximizing efficiency. But it can also be misused,...
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Ethics and History
Political leaders may try to control the historical narrative or at least influence it through the control of the information itself, accessibility of evidence or manipulating what is taught at school....
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Why study history?
Why should we study history? As we delve into the reasons for studying history, we will uncover how this discipline enriches our understanding of ourselves, enhances our decision-making capabilities,...
Routes through the course
Routes through History
This page covers different possible routes through the area of knowledge - History. We have provided a collection of activities on this site which will grow as the site grows. The Subject Guide suggests...