IB Diploma

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

Cross-Reference Grid
This cross-reference grid details where coverage of the IB Diploma Theory of Knowledge syllabus can be found in the following publications from Cambridge University Press: Thinking through Philosophy: An Introduction (0521 626579) Critical Thinking: An Introduction (0521 009847) This document was prepared independently in November 2003 by: Paul Doolan Zurich International School Switzerland
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Thinking through Philosophy: An Introduction

Chris Horner and Emrys Westacott. ISBN: 0 521 62657 9 Although this book does not cover the entire Theory of Knowledge curriculum, it does give a thorough coverage of three Areas of Knowing: Natural Sciences; Ethics and Politics; the Arts. Chapter 2 could serve as an excellent introduction to the course. KNOWERS AND KNOWING Nature of Knowing Pages 21-27 Chapter 2 (Pages 28-61) WAYS OF KNOWING Perception Pages 36-57 AREAS OF KNOWING Natural Sciences Chapter 4 (Pages 92-118) Ethics and Politics Chapter 5 (Pages 119-157) Chapter 6 (Pages 158-185) The Arts Chapter 7 (Pages 186-214) Reason Pages 32-36 Emotion Pages 122-124 Justification Chapter 2 (Pages 28-61; especially p. 30-34 and p. 57-61)

LINKING QUESTIONS Belief Pages 33-34 Pages 237-247 Certainty Pages 30-34 Pages 57-61 Truth Pages 53-57 Pages 111-113 Explanation Pages 96-111 Culture Pages 126-129

Critical Thinking: An Introduction.

Alec.Fisher ISBN: 0 521 00984 7 This book does not directly cover any of the Areas of Knowing as outlined in the Theory of Knowledge curriculum. However, this excellent book should be read by every teacher of Theory of Knowledge, if not by every student, for its in depth analysis of reasoning and explanation. It includes an outstanding selection of readings with exercises that can be integrated into TOK teaching. KNOWERS AND KNOWING Justification of Knowing Chapter 1 (Pages 1-14) Pages 100-103

WAYS OF KNOWING Language Chapter 2 (Pages 15-32; especially p. 2228) Chapter 5 (Pages 61-78) Pages 147-149 Reason Chapter 2 (Pages 15-32) Chapter 3 (Pages 33-46) Chapter 4 (Pages 47-60) Chapter 6 (Pages 79-92)

LINKING QUESTIONS Certainty Chapter 8 (Pages 107-123) Explanation Chapter 8 (Pages 107-123) Chapter 9 (Pages 124-137) Chapter 10 (Pages 138-153) Evidence Chapter 7 (Pages 93-106)