THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE ESSAY NOVEMBER 2014 PRESCRIBED TITLE #6 “We can agree on general standards in the arts, but not be of agreement on whether a particular work has artistic value. In ethics, the situation is reversed: we may disagree on ethical theories, but we all recognize unethical action when we witness it. Discuss.CANDIDATE NAME: Shaelyn ChungCANDIDATE NUMBER: 002109003WORDS: 1,515In this essay, we will discuss the statement: "We can agree on general standards in the arts, but disagree on the artistic value of a particular work. In ethics, the situation is reversed: we may disagree on ethical theories, but we all recognize unethical action when we witness it. This statement contrasts the two subjects and areas of knowledge of ethics and the arts. The statement also explores the realm of history and culture, as they can influence people's individualistic views and perceptions of a situation. People's individualistic views and perceptions may also draw on the emotions a person evokes regarding the job or situation. However, this can be contradicted by reason and by how we know that a situation is ethical or that a job is meritorious based on the general guidelines and standards set by society. So, in this essay, we will discuss the fields of ethics and the arts, through the WOKs of history and culture and the AOKs of emotion and reason. In the arts, there are general standards that are established to help determine whether a work has the level of excellence to be considered meritorious. These standards can include composition, technique, storytelling ability, culture, and many other aspects. Artistic merit is a term used in relation to cultural products in reference to judgment...... middle of paper ......m/geometric_art/school_athens_perspective.html>."Venus Figurines." - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Np, and Web. August 26, 2014. “The Vitruvian Man”. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Np, and Web. August 26, 2014. “Principle of non-aggression.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, August 24, 2014. Web. August 26, 2014. “Professional Ethics.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, August 24, 2014. Web. August 26, 2014. “Consequentialism.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, August 24, 2014. Web. August 26, 2014. “Utilitarianism.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, August 24, 2014. Web. August 25. 2014. .