2.10 Creator vs. creation _ Class presentation (24-25)

Page 1: Introduction to Creator vs. Creation

• Explore the concept of evaluating knowledge in relation to the moral standpoint of its creator.

• Begin discussion with BQ2 Values Lesson 10.

Page 2: BQ2 Values Starter

• EH Carr's Notion: "Study the historian before you study the facts."

  • Invite interpretations of Carr's perspective.

  • Consider the applicability across different areas of knowledge (AOKs).

Page 3: Discussion Questions

• Consideration: Does the moral standpoint of a creator undermine their creation?

• Collaborative research: Work in pairs to explore this question across various AOKs.

• Participate in class discussions to share and develop conclusions.

Page 4: Research Assignment

• Select one person from each specified area of knowledge (AOK).

• For each individual:

  • Provide background information on their life and work.

  • Discuss reasons for being considered morally problematic.

  • Conclude whether their moral standing undermines the integrity of their knowledge.

Page 5: Notable Figures in Different Areas of Knowledge (AOK)

The Arts

• Kanye West

• JK Rowling

• Alice Walker

• Eric Gill

• Caravaggio

• Paul Gauguin

• Pablo Picasso

• Roman Polanski

History

• David Irving

• Gertrude Himmelfarb

• Leni Riefenstahl

• Niall Ferguson

• Orlando Figes

• Hugh Trevor Roper

Human Sciences

• Jordan Peterson

• Germaine Greer

• Hans Eysenck

• Alfred Kinsey

• Carl Jung

• Margaret Mead

Maths

• David Hilbert

• John von Neumann

• Kurt Gödel

• Évariste Galois

• René Descartes

• Paul Erdős

Natural Sciences

• James Watson

• E.O. Wilson

• William Shockley

• He Jiankui

• Craig Venter

• Tu Youyou

• Antonio Egas Moniz

Page 6: Group Discussion

• Share findings with other pairs.

• Evaluate which AOK considers the moral standpoint of the creator the most and least relevant, providing reasoning.

• Aim for consensus in discussions.

Page 7: Assessing Moral Standpoints

• Explore when considering the moral standpoint of a creator is relevant in evaluating ideas, theories, or forms of expression.

Page 8: Core and Optional Themes

• Key themes of the lesson and connections to Areas of Knowledge (AOKs) include:

  • Knowledge & the Knower

  • Indigenous Societies

  • The Arts

  • Language

  • History

  • Politics

  • Human Sciences

  • Religion

  • Mathematics

  • Technology

  • Natural Sciences

Page 9: Related Exhibition Prompt

• Consider whether certain knowledge should be deemed unethical and possibly not sought after.

• Reflect on the implications of 'canceling' artworks or theories from morally objectionable creators.

• Use objects to illustrate points in discussions.

Page 10: AI Integration in Research

• Utilize ChatGPT for research assistance, including generating lists of controversial figures.

• Create interviews or speeches to exemplify ethical outlooks and knowledge creation processes.

Page 11: Interlinking Ideas

• Compare this lesson with earlier lessons related to knowledge and ethics within BQ2.

• Identify AOKs where the creator's moral standpoint is significant.

Page 12: Further Exploration Opportunities

• Monthly updates with new mini-lessons addressing current events and core themes.

• Exploring the TOK padlets for in-depth thematic study.

• Engage with diverse speakers for inspiration in tackling TOK concepts.

• Utilize the BQ framework, fostering critical thinking around foundational values, ethics, creativity, etc.