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 _________ 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 ............

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.