Theory Of Knowledge For The Ib Diploma

By (author) Lagemaat Richard van de
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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.
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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. This edition of Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma is fully revised for first examination in September 2015. The coursebook is a comprehensive, original and accessible approach to Theory of Knowledge, which covers all aspects of the revised subject guide. A fresh design ensures the content is accessible and user friendly and there is detailed guidance on how to approach the TOK essay and presentation. This edition supports the stronger emphasis on the distinction between personal and shared knowledge and the new areas of knowledge: religion and indigenous knowledge.
Table of contents
Introduction; Part 1. Knowers and Knowing: 1. The problem of knowledge; 2. The nature of knowledge; 3. Personal and shared knowledge; Part 2. Ways of Knowing: 4. Language; 5. Sense perception; 6. Reason; 7. The emotions; 8. Intuition; 9. Imagination; 10. Memory; 11. Faith; Part 3. Areas of Knowledge: 12. Mathematics; 13. The natural sciences; 14. The human sciences; 15. History; 16. The arts; 17. Ethics; 18. Religion; 19. Cultural perspectives on knowledge; Part 4. The Big Picture: 20. Truth and wisdom; Part 5: Assessment: 21. The TOK essay; 22. The TOK presentation; Index.
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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.