Theory of knowledge
by Nicholas Alchin

ISBN: 9780340914762
Publisher: Hodder Education

£22.99

The Theory of Knowledge course is central to the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It encourages students to question the basis of knowledge and to develop the ability to evaluate critically information from a wide range of sources. Unlike most academic courses, where students are used to being given facts that they are expected to learn, in this course they are expected to question knowledge itself – What do I know? How do I know it? Is it likely to be true or not.
Theory of Knowledge provides an introductory framework that looks at how to approach these and other questions. It covers ways to look for answers and highlights the problems that arise when we do so. To encourage this critical thinking and to stimulate discussion, this Student’s Book also includes a wide range of material from other sources.

This second edition includes a variety of new activities in each chapter plus a revised chapter on morality and two new chapters on truth and assessment.

Summary
Supports the Theory of Knowledge course as part of the IB Diploma Programme
Helps students examine the nature of knowledge
Raises questions in a wide variety of contexts
Written by the Chief Assessor though in a personal capacity
Includes new chapters on Truth and Assessment