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
IB Resources
Chapter 13 - ToK Essay
Theory of Knowledge
Theory of Knowledge

Chapter 13 - ToK Essay

Accuracy Vs. Simplicity: The Knowledge Trade-Off Explored

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๐Ÿ“ Introduction

In the realm of TOK, arguments and supporting examples play a significant role in understanding and exploring knowledge. However, the sequence of presenting them, whether leading with examples or arguments, doesn't matter and your essay should adapt according to the prescribed title you've chosen. A diverse range of evidence across AOKs provides a nuanced perspective that mirrors the complexity of knowledge.

 

๐ŸŒ Real-world example: Imagine a court case where a lawyer builds arguments and presents evidence. The lawyer doesn't necessarily follow a specific order, what's important is that the arguments and evidence collectively build a compelling case.

๐Ÿ“ Arguments & examples

Avoid oversimplified, hypothetical, speculative or unverifiable examples. Use examples that are grounded in real-world situations and reflect what you've learned about good evidence.

 

๐ŸŒ Real-world example: A physics student trying to explain the theory of relativity would need to ground her explanation in real-world examples, such as the GPS system adjusting for time dilation, rather than hypothetical situations.

๐Ÿ“ Exploring prescribed title (PT)

Consider the PT from May 2016, "In knowledge there is always a trade-off between accuracy and simplicity". To tackle this, you could explore how this trade-off manifests in the production and transfer of knowledge in two AOKs.

๐Ÿ“ Production of knowledge

Discuss the inverse relationship between accuracy and simplicity in how knowledge is produced in two AOKs, such as mathematical proofs, models of economic and biological processes, scientific and political theories, etc.

 

๐ŸŒ Real-world example: The Bohr model of an atom is a simplistic representation (easy to understand), but lacks the accuracy of more advanced models like the Quantum Mechanical model.

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Chapter 13 - ToK Essay
Theory of Knowledge
Theory of Knowledge

Chapter 13 - ToK Essay

Accuracy Vs. Simplicity: The Knowledge Trade-Off Explored

Word Count Emoji
763 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited onย 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

๐Ÿ“ Introduction

In the realm of TOK, arguments and supporting examples play a significant role in understanding and exploring knowledge. However, the sequence of presenting them, whether leading with examples or arguments, doesn't matter and your essay should adapt according to the prescribed title you've chosen. A diverse range of evidence across AOKs provides a nuanced perspective that mirrors the complexity of knowledge.

 

๐ŸŒ Real-world example: Imagine a court case where a lawyer builds arguments and presents evidence. The lawyer doesn't necessarily follow a specific order, what's important is that the arguments and evidence collectively build a compelling case.

๐Ÿ“ Arguments & examples

Avoid oversimplified, hypothetical, speculative or unverifiable examples. Use examples that are grounded in real-world situations and reflect what you've learned about good evidence.

 

๐ŸŒ Real-world example: A physics student trying to explain the theory of relativity would need to ground her explanation in real-world examples, such as the GPS system adjusting for time dilation, rather than hypothetical situations.

๐Ÿ“ Exploring prescribed title (PT)

Consider the PT from May 2016, "In knowledge there is always a trade-off between accuracy and simplicity". To tackle this, you could explore how this trade-off manifests in the production and transfer of knowledge in two AOKs.

๐Ÿ“ Production of knowledge

Discuss the inverse relationship between accuracy and simplicity in how knowledge is produced in two AOKs, such as mathematical proofs, models of economic and biological processes, scientific and political theories, etc.

 

๐ŸŒ Real-world example: The Bohr model of an atom is a simplistic representation (easy to understand), but lacks the accuracy of more advanced models like the Quantum Mechanical model.

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