Theory of Knowledge - Course Companion for Students Marija Uzunova Dang Arvin Singh Uzunov Dang

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I. Scope
For discussion
Let’s agree on the facts
has been great concern, especially in
There
years, that people ignore facts and dismiss
recent
To what extent do you agree that this is
1.
thecase?
Chapter 1, we introduced the counterclaim
In
people are not ignoring “the facts”; they do
that
accept them as facts in the first place and
not
to believe a different set of facts. Facts
choose
to have become a signal for identity and
appear
solidarity.
political
mass leaders seize the power to t reality to
Before
lies, their propaganda is marked by its extreme
their
for facts … for in their opinion fact depends
contempt
on the power of man who can fabricate it.
entirely
I.1 Is everything political?
is often said that anything can be political. The
It
people choose to wear, the music they
clothes
the kind of language they use, the food
enjoy,
eat, and especially the food they do not
they
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Who can legitimately establish what
2.
facts are and who can legitimately
the
Is there any knowledge that is beyond
3.
dispute?
Is it important for at least some knowledge
4.
be non-contestable?
to
practice, consider and critically explore
For
what extent universal human rights are
to
Can you think of any other
non-contestable.
facts”? Aren’t all facts universal?
“universal
have Meatless Mondays and all-gender
though:
been politicized, or were eating
bathrooms
every day and having gender-segregated
meat
in public spaces already political
bathrooms
What aspects of life have been
statements?
depoliticized?
boundaries of politics are difficult to draw.
The
of our choices, actions and claims are
Many
on assumptions and values that are
based
and therefore fall within the domain
contestable,
politics. Arguably, this is the case whether
of
not we are aware of our assumptions and
or
or not our actions are intentionally
whether
political.
THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE 2 0 2 0 E D I T I O N
Making TOK relevant to the students and to current global issues is the focus of
this book. To this end, it centers the politics of knowledge and “doing” TOK. Through
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inspiring and diverse case studies and activities, students will seek to understand
how the responsibilities of the knower relate to complex and present-day challenges.
Marija Uzunova Dang
Arvin Singh Uzunov Dang
All content is arranged around the Framework of four common headings (Scope,
Perspectives, Methods and tools, and Ethics) to give students a comprehensive
understanding of complex new ideas. The book includes the core theme, the
optional themes and the AOKs with a separate chapter on how to get the most out of
assessment requirements.
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IN 2022
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➜ Packed with thorough assessment support
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➜ Aligned with the IB philosophy, challenging learners with fresh and topical TOK
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Build critical and independent thought,
strengthening assessment potential
disputethem?
evidence when it contradicts their beliefs.
Global case studies keep learning fresh and
develop outward-looking learners
(Arendt 1951)
All new content using contemporary and
diverse examples and extracts
eat, are all discussed as political acts. Consider
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