Specimen Essay Titles
How important are the opinions of experts in the search for knowledge? Answer with reference to the arts and one other area of knowledge.
Is the division of the natural sciences and mathematics into separate areas of knowledge artificial?
When historians and natural scientists say that they have explained something, are they using the word “explain” in the same way?
Are there fewer ethical constraints on the pursuit of knowledge in the arts than in the human sciences?
How do our expectations impact our interpretations? Discuss with reference to history and one other area of knowledge.
To what extent do you agree with the claim that “knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice” (Anton Chekhov)? Answer with reference to two areas of knowledge.