ESSAY ON THE THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE NOVEMBER 2014 PRESCRIBED TITLE n. 6 “We can agree on general standards in the arts but disagree on whether a particular work has artistic merit. In ethics the situation is reversed: we may disagree on ethical theories, but we all recognize an unethical action when we see one.” Discuss.CANDIDATE NAME: Shaelyn ChungCANDIDATE NUMBER: 002109003WORDS: 1,515In this essay we will discuss the statement “We may agree about general standards in the arts but disagree about whether a particular work has artistic merit. In ethics the situation is reversed: we may disagree on ethical theories, but we all recognize an unethical action when we see one.” This statement contrasts the two subjects and knowledge areas of ethics and the arts. The statement also explores the area of ​​history and culture, as they can influence people's individualistic views and perceptions of a situation. People's individualistic opinions and perceptions can also rely on the emotions evoked by a person about the job or situation. However, this may contradict reason and how we know a situation is ethical or a job is worthy from the general guidelines and standards set by society. So, in this essay we will discuss the areas 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 established to help determine whether a work has a level of excellence that is considered worthy. These standards can include composition, technique, ability to tell a story, culture, and many other aspects. Artistic merit is a term that is used in relation to cultural products when referring to judgment...... middle of paper ......m/geometric_art/school_athens_perspective.html>."Venus Figurines." - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Np, nd Web. August 26, 2014. “The Vitruvian Man.” - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Np, nd Web. August 26, 2014. “Non-Aggression Principle.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, August 24, 2014. Web. August 26, 2014. "Deontological 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, 24 August 2014. Web. 25 August. 2014. .