What is the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course?
The TOK class, a one credit Honors course, is central to the educational philosophy of the IB Diploma Program and is required for the diploma. It offers students and their teachers the opportunity to reflect critically on diverse ways of knowing and knowledge, and to consider the role and nature of knowledge in their own culture, in the cultures of others and in the wider world. The goal is to assist students in developing skills in critical thinking, detecting and analyzing bias, and presenting rational arguments. As they proceed through the course, students are encouraged to understand and challenge different types of knowledge and the manner in which they are presented. The object is not to determine a set of right answers, but to understand different points of view. Students are encouraged to present rational arguments and analysis of a variety of topics. They should demonstrate an understanding of the nature of moral, political and aesthetic judgments. Students also gain a clear a
