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To what extent is certainty attainable?, Should some knowledge not be…
To what extent is certainty
attainable
?
Unattainable
why we think the way we think
whats inside a black hole
facts are not knowledge, math isnt knowledge?
biases are going to be involved
Attainable
mathematics, where concepts and reality are interlinked
math is the "universal" language
Partially attainable
using concepts to explain theories is not
true
knowledge
Attainable definition
Something that can be achieved
True knowledge definition
knowledge that can be proven by real world observations
TOK Concepts
Perspective
how the concept of attainability and certainty be viewed, i.e. some people may view some things as certain but others not
Values
Values of knowers impact both the perspective and how they interpret attainability and certainty
Interpretation
How the concept of attainability can be interpreted in the context of this prompt
i.e. to what extent
AOKs
NS
Using tools and objects
Maths
degree of accuracy?
Should some knowledge not be sought on ethical grounds?
Yes
Maybe knowledge from living organisms?
No
you gotta do what you gotta do in the name of knowing more
Maybe
knowledge from dead organisms
is it ethical to dissect dead organisms in the name of gaining knowledge?
knowledge that can put others at harm in the process?
What is considered ethical?
not to cause harm or suffering to any living organism in the name of gaining knowledge
Are some things unknowable?
Yes
there will always be somethings that we do not know, for example what is inside a black hole
You don't have the same personal experiences as other people, therefore you will never have that knowledge
debatable questions are hard to answer
No
we will always find a way to understand and gain knowledge
Maybe
theories aren't knowledge, they are the interpretation of what we think we know
models can help us understanding something better but it is not an accurate depiction, therefore knowledge may not be acquired
what is considered "knowable"?