RELIGION AS AN AREA OF KNOWLEDGE 2

GOD MATTERS XS IB CLE 2013-2014 Full Name Federico Pua H4C Section 1 LC#

Domains Natural Science

Item #s 1, 5, 14

YOUR Philo of K Rationalist

Social Science

4, 8, 12

Relativist

Art

3, 7, 10

Relativist

Morality

6, 9, 11

Rationalist

Brief Reason + Remarks I believe that both perceptions can be correct but there will always be that one claim where every other claim will be based on. Most seen in theories. I feel that the ways people progress in life are according to their own terms and we can't really weigh what is right because people go on with their lives the way they see t. Art is ultimately subjective and what people see is purely their own interpretation & perception Although there are different situations where morality is weighed, there is ultimately one common right in all these situations.

Domains Natural Science Social Science Art

Sense Reason Language Emotion Perception 5 1 3 5 2 1 3 4 1 4 3 2

Others?

History This highly relates with emotion. The historical context or subject of an artwork can affect the audiences perception of it.

Morality

Part Three: AUTHORITY and/or EVIDENCE/ARGUMENT When you justify claims, how much do you actually rely on External Authority and Direct Evidence for every domain? Assign a percentage to each one per domain (Just make an estimate, so NO decimal points--e.g., 25.2321%!). Make sure both total 100%. Domains % % AUTHORITY EVIDENCE/
ARGUMENT

Brief Reason + Remarks

Natural Science

50%

50%

100%

Social Science

30%

70%

100%

Art

20%

80%

100%

Morality

40%

60%

100%

Religion

80%

20%

100%

Both the scientist and his evidence are essential in nding out the truth in natural science. People have different personalities which is why evidence is more needed to nd a truth regarding a persons personality besides stereotyping them all. Art is purely subjective and only the people can judge for themselves what they like. Morality is based on the situation which is why we can judge what is truly right by examining the premises. I believe that physical evidence isn't really needed. What drives people to follow something is their ideals and beliefs which are given by a religions authority.

Why do you think there is no OPINION in Part Three? I think that there is no opinion because we are trying to examine whether human lifestyle can continue by just following concrete variables like a structured authority or concrete evidence. I also believe we are being tested on the importance of understanding; whether we can continue our lifestyle with being content with the knowledge we have or if we really need a stronger force that tells us everything we should know. Some other learnings, comments, connections... I personally feel that understanding is the key to having a good relationship with our surroundings especially with our religion. Being Roman Catholics, I believe that we shouldn't really search for concrete evidence of Jesus' existence on earth but search for what Jesus really meant when he spoke to His followers. Searching for what the Bible really calls us to do might sound clich but that's really what I have realized while approaching the lesson in a TOK level.