“Theory of Knowledge is the key element in the educational philosophy of the IB;
its purpose is to stimulate critical reflection upon the knowledge and experiences acquired both inside and outside the classroom, to evaluate the bases of knowledge and experiences, and to develop a personal mode of thought based on critical examination of evidence and argument.”

-International Baccalaureate Subject Guide

As a thoughtful and purposeful inquiry into different ways of knowing, and into different kinds of knowledge, TOK is composed almost entirely of questions.

The most central of these is "How do we know?"

It is a stated aim of TOK that students should become aware of the interpretative nature ofknowledge, including personal ideological biases, regardless of whether, ultimately, these biases are retained, revised or rejected.

TOK also has an important role to play in providing coherence for the student as ittranscends and links academic subject areas, thus demonstrating the ways in which they can apply their knowledge with greater awareness and credibility.

Course Description

How is knowledge…

• sought?
• acquired?
• evaluated?
• constructed?