"The arts deal in the particular, the individual, and the personal. While the sciences deal in the general, the universal and the collective" - To what extent does this statement obscure the nature of both areas of knowledge?

... Sanam Peshiman Grade 12PR Mrs. Cargopoulos Due: November 11th 2003 TOK Essay Two "The arts deal in the particular, the individual, and the personal. While the sciences deal in the general, the universal and the collective." To what extent does this statement obscure the nature of both areas of knowledge? In examining the ways in which this statement obscures the nature of both areas of knowledge, it is essential to examine the differences and similarities between both areas and determine links between the two. "The arts" as referred to in the statement can be qualified into all subjects of a creative and imaginative nature. Literature, poetry, fine arts, theatre arts, movies and drama can all be qualified as "the arts." This is because all these subjects deal with the creativity and imagination of the human mind. All these areas of knowledge are sensitive to humans' emotions and their perceptions of their surroundings. The arts can be

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