Theory of Knowledge
Theory of Knowledge
13
Chapters
165
Notes
Chapter 1 - Knowledge & The Knower(Core)
Chapter 1 - Knowledge & The Knower(Core)
Chapter 2 - Knowledge & Technology(Optional)
Chapter 2 - Knowledge & Technology(Optional)
Chapter 3 - Knowledge & Language(Optional)
Chapter 3 - Knowledge & Language(Optional)
Chapter 4 - Knowledge & Politics(Optional)
Chapter 4 - Knowledge & Politics(Optional)
Chapter 5 - Knowledge & Religion(Optional)
Chapter 5 - Knowledge & Religion(Optional)
Chapter 6 - Knowledge & Indigenous Societies(Optional)
Chapter 6 - Knowledge & Indigenous Societies(Optional)
Chapter 7 - History(AoK)
Chapter 7 - History(AoK)
Chapter 8 - The Human Sciences(AoK)
Chapter 8 - The Human Sciences(AoK)
Chapter 9 - The Natural Sciences(AoK)
Chapter 9 - The Natural Sciences(AoK)
Chapter 10 - The Arts(AoK)
Chapter 10 - The Arts(AoK)
Chapter 11 - Mathematics(AoK)
Chapter 11 - Mathematics(AoK)
Chapter 12 - ToK Exhibition
Chapter 12 - ToK Exhibition
Chapter 13 - ToK Essay
Chapter 13 - ToK Essay
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Chapter 12 - ToK Exhibition
Theory of Knowledge
Theory of Knowledge

Chapter 12 - ToK Exhibition

Unveiling Knowledge Questions: The Heart of TOK Explained

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Knowledge questions (KQs) - the riddler of TOK

Have you ever wondered how knowledge is made? How it's stored, shared, and used? Or maybe who's got it and who doesn't? Who's the boss in deciding all of this? 🤔 Welcome to the labyrinth of Knowledge Questions! They're a bit like the Riddler from Batman, always making you think, question, and discover!

 

Let's take a real-world scenario. Imagine a classroom, the teacher asks, "Who invented the light bulb?" A majority of us would say Thomas Edison, right? But if you dig deeper, you'll find many more inventors like Humphry Davy, Sir Hiram Maxim, and Sir Joseph Swan who played a part in the invention. That is a knowledge question - the story behind the story.

TOK isn't your average high school test

In TOK, we aren't looking for a 'one-size-fits-all' answer, but exploring the vast galaxy of possible answers. Yes, it's contestable and open-ended! But, the lack of a single "right" answer might be a bit disorienting, kind of like trying to find your way in a house of mirrors. The key is in the analysis – it's not about what answer you give, but how you back it up. It's like being a detective – clues (evidence) are crucial.

 

For instance, let's discuss 'Is art subjective?'. There's no right or wrong answer, but you might argue, "Art is subjective because it's a personal expression of the artist." On the other hand, your friend might say, "Art can be objective because it's often influenced by societal norms." Both answers are valid if you support them well.

TOK speak - a different language

Remember, KQs in TOK love to dance to their own tune! They're all about TOK's central concepts like evidence, certainty, values, and interpretation. They aren't too fond of specific subject terminology or examples. It's like speaking a different language where generalization is the grammar!

 

 

Think of it like discussing a movie. Instead of saying, "In Avengers: Endgame, Thanos wanted to wipe out half the universe for better resource management," (specific) you would say, "Some characters believe that radical methods are needed for greater good" (generalized).

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Chapter 12 - ToK Exhibition
Theory of Knowledge
Theory of Knowledge

Chapter 12 - ToK Exhibition

Unveiling Knowledge Questions: The Heart of TOK Explained

Word Count Emoji
685 words
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4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Knowledge questions (KQs) - the riddler of TOK

Have you ever wondered how knowledge is made? How it's stored, shared, and used? Or maybe who's got it and who doesn't? Who's the boss in deciding all of this? 🤔 Welcome to the labyrinth of Knowledge Questions! They're a bit like the Riddler from Batman, always making you think, question, and discover!

 

Let's take a real-world scenario. Imagine a classroom, the teacher asks, "Who invented the light bulb?" A majority of us would say Thomas Edison, right? But if you dig deeper, you'll find many more inventors like Humphry Davy, Sir Hiram Maxim, and Sir Joseph Swan who played a part in the invention. That is a knowledge question - the story behind the story.

TOK isn't your average high school test

In TOK, we aren't looking for a 'one-size-fits-all' answer, but exploring the vast galaxy of possible answers. Yes, it's contestable and open-ended! But, the lack of a single "right" answer might be a bit disorienting, kind of like trying to find your way in a house of mirrors. The key is in the analysis – it's not about what answer you give, but how you back it up. It's like being a detective – clues (evidence) are crucial.

 

For instance, let's discuss 'Is art subjective?'. There's no right or wrong answer, but you might argue, "Art is subjective because it's a personal expression of the artist." On the other hand, your friend might say, "Art can be objective because it's often influenced by societal norms." Both answers are valid if you support them well.

TOK speak - a different language

Remember, KQs in TOK love to dance to their own tune! They're all about TOK's central concepts like evidence, certainty, values, and interpretation. They aren't too fond of specific subject terminology or examples. It's like speaking a different language where generalization is the grammar!

 

 

Think of it like discussing a movie. Instead of saying, "In Avengers: Endgame, Thanos wanted to wipe out half the universe for better resource management," (specific) you would say, "Some characters believe that radical methods are needed for greater good" (generalized).

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