The possession of knowledge carries an ethical responsibility. Evaluate this claim.

Thoughts to consider with essay include:
-the distinction between theoretical and practical knowledge
-the role of knowledge in the rational justification of moral actions
-the distinction between sins of omission and commission

consist of Areas of knowledge (mathematics, natural sciences, human sciences, history, the arts and ethics): their distinct natures and methods of gaining knowledge, the types of claim each makes and the issues to consider (e.g. How do you know that the scientific method is a valid method of gaining knowledge?, What is the reason for having historical knowledge, and how is it applied in life?).