A Beginning ExerciseA Beginning ExerciseTOK AND “GOOD TASTE”

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Bell Ringer: Reflect on the following quote and be prepared to discuss

Is conviction sufficient for a knowledge claim to be validated?

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People know many things: they know how to make fire; they know that the sun will set and rise.

Some things they are passionately certain they “know” and need little to no little to no justification to prove that it is indeed fact.

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Let’s watch a quick example of this type of “knowner”

While you watch:

Pay attention to Sam as he will act as the “challenger” for :

what is perceived “certain” knowledge

and what is knowledge based on justification

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The objective of this exercise is to get you to develop a

little “Sam” for all your Areas of Knowledge (AoKsAoKs) to challenge what is passionately held convictions and what is justifiable facts.

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Activity directions:

When applied to a food choose which color PinkRed

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you are certain will bring about the most satisfyingsatisfying taste.

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Now turn over the handout “Knowledge And GOOD TASTE” and follow the directions.

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Reflective Quote

What are the differences between “I am certain” and “it is certain”,and is passionate conviction ever sufficient for justifying knowledge?

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Homework: Eat the second Jolly Rancher

As you complete your homework assignment, slowly and contemplatively reflect on your “newly” gained knowledge about the nature of passionately held “certainty” and how it can influence your understanding of what is “fact” and what is “belief”.

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Before you fly away:

•Throw away your candy Throw away your candy

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•Turn in your paperTurn in your paper