Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma (Full Colour Edition)

Description

Written by experienced practitioners this resource for Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma offers comprehensive coverage of and support for the new subject guide.

A new, full-colour edition of the best-selling Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma. Now available as a full-colour version, this is a comprehensive, best-selling title for the Theory of Knowledge course in the IB Diploma Programme. It is also useful for students following other critical thinking courses. The fundamental question in Theory of Knowledge is ‘How do you know?’ In exploring this question, the author encourages students to ask relevant questions, use language with care and precision, support ideas with evidence, argue coherently and make sound judgements.

Key Features

• Increased support on the Assessment Criteria (Essays and Presentation).
• Thorough and in-depth coverage of the subject using engaging language and illustrations.
• Quotations, questions and exercises which prompt critical thinking and encourage active engagement with the material.
• Each chapter ends with a summary of key points, knowledge framework focus (where appropriate), prescribed titles, suggestions for further reading.
• Margin features which highlight linking questions, real-life situations, and key definitions.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Part 1. Knowers and Knowing:
   1. The problem of knowledge
   2. The nature of knowledge
   3. Personal and shared knowledge
3. Part 2. Ways of Knowing:
   1. Language
   2. Sense perception
   3. Reason
   4. The emotions
   5. Intuition
   6. Imagination
   7. Memory
   8. Faith
4. Part 3. Areas of Knowledge:
   1. Mathematics
   2. The natural sciences
   3. The human sciences
   4. History
   5. The arts
   6. Ethics
   7. Religion
   8. Cultural perspectives on knowledge
5. Part 4. The Big Picture:
   1. Truth and wisdom
6. Part 5: Assessment:
   1. The TOK essay
   2. The TOK presentation
7. Index.