The foundations of knowledge

What does ToK stand for?

• Teaching of knowledge

• Theories and knowledge

• Theory of knowledge

• Teacher of kids

One way to think about knowledge can be through the metaphor of knowledge as a map, which is a simplified representation of the world constructed to help us navigate it. Which aspect of a map (of physical space) does not fit well with this metaphor as a description of knowledge?

• A map is drawn to a different scale to the real area being represented.

• A map can be influenced by the perspective of the person who constructed it.

• Items that are not relevant to the purpose of the map are left out.

• A map might change over time in the way it is presented and the detail it contains.

Who are the knowers in ToK?

• You!

• Teachers

• Parents

1) What types of experiential knowledge do we have as knowers?

• 1st hand

• 2nd hand

• 1st and 2nd hand

• None of the above

How should we, as knowers, read this image?

• Objectively

• Subjectively

• Logically

• Critically

Which of the following questions can be classed as a ToK question?

• All logic is a fallacy.

• To what extent is language rule-governed?

• How are all students amazing at ToK?

• How the use of mathematical knowledge ever be wrong if proven?

Knowing that something is so, is often called (a)   knowledge.

Arguing from the general to the specific is known as what kind of reasoning?

• Inductive

• Conductive

• Productive

• Deductive

An error in reasoning is known as a (a)  

Knowledge can be broken down into three different kinds. Select the correct three below.

• Personal experience.

• Knowing how to do something.

• Knowing that something is so.

• Knowing that all information is fallacy until proven.