Using history and at least one other area of ​​knowledge, examine the claim that it is possible to acquire knowledge despite problems of bias and selection. In my theory of knowledge class, we had a little debate about the reputation of feng shui and other forms of alternative medicine, like acupuncture and aromatherapy. Some have stated that the results promoted by these practices are psychological, in which the supposed results are based on the knower's belief in the power of said practice. Others have refuted that the results are more neurological, in which the cognizer allows the brain to accept the activity without reluctance. The knower remains fundamentally open-minded in the belief in the power of the practice, thereby allowing himself to achieve healing. To what extent can the knower acquire knowledge despite the problems of bias and selection? In this essay it will be demonstrated that knowledge can be acquired despite problems of bias and selection in the fields of history, the arts, and the natural sciences. In this essay, it will be demonstrated that historical knowledge can be acquired despite the problems of bias and selection. History provides us with some form of truth about past events through recorded narratives, although not all events are selected for examination. Historical events are selected based on what historians consider significant. The information presented may lack a lot of information, depending on the perception of the historian. Many points of view can contradict each other, leading one who knows them to wonder what is true and what is not. For example, in my American History class my freshman year, we discussed different theories about the true cause(s) of the stock market crash of 1929. Inductive reasoning in the middle of the article.... ..om. " Www.skepdic.com. The Skeptic's Dictionary, January 1, 2012. Web. February 9, 2012. .Lagemaat, Richard Van De. Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2011. Print .Porvaznik , Phil. "Facts and statistics on 33,000 denominations: World Christian Encyclopedia (2001, 2nd edition)." Scientific theories (which turned out to be false). Top 10 Lists - Top Ten Lists - TopTenz.net Web February 1, 2012. .Van Wyhe, John “History of Phrenology on the Web.” The History of Phrenology on the Web.. 2012. .