Theory of Knowledge: Reason Day 3

By kuzma_b  

ToK, Reason Day 3, Tues, October 27th

  • Review of Chapter
  • Logical Fallicies
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=39&v=uk7gKixqVNU
    • “All knowledge depends on the recognition of patterns and anomalies.” Consider the extent to which you agree with this claim with reference to two areas of knowledge. (Specimen 2015)
    • To what extent do ways of knowing prevent us from deluding ourselves? Justify your answer with reference to at least one area of knowledge. (Specimen 2015)
    • “There are only two ways in which humankind can produce knowledge: through passive observation or through active experiment.” To what extent do you agree with this statement? (May 2015)
    • “Ways of knowing are a check on our instinctive judgments.” To what extent do you agree with this statement? (May 2015)
    • Assess the advantages and disadvantages of using models to produce knowledge of the world. (November 2015)
    • “No knowledge can be produced by a single way of knowing.” Discuss. (November 2015)
    • Is explanation a prerequisite for prediction? Explore this question in relation to two areas of knowledge. (November 2015)
    • “Ways of knowing operate differently in personal and shared knowledge.” Assess this claim.​ (November 2016)

No Homework