| There many Areas of Knowledge, but there are certain ones that TOK relies the most heavily upon. Those Areas would be, natural sciences, human sciences, math, history, the arts. TOK is the class where we are free to call in to question the so called "truths" of these Areas of Knowledge. It is most interesting to have discussions about what the Area we are discussing is really all about. |
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NATURAL SCIENCES The Natural Sciences connect our minds to the physical world, essentially enabling our assimilation of knowledge. The four ways of knowing (perception, language, emotion, and reason) all have physical properties that encourage curiosity. In studying the natural sciences from a TOK perspective, students explore the pervasiveness of science in everyday life and acknowledge its necessity in conjunction with the other areas of knowledge. |
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HUMAN SCIENCES Human Sciences deals with the study of anthropology, psychology, and economics, to name a few. In Theory if Knowledge, students categorize human sciences into soft sciences and hard sciences, then discuss the relevance of each in deepening one's understanding of the human mind and human behavior in society. The study of human sciences in a philosophy class allows students to evaluate and discuss how each human science correlates with other human sciences, and how each independently contributes to a better understanding of humans in general. |
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MATHEMATICS In TOK, we approach the reasons Mathematics may be considered another language, how it can be true or proven, and how Mathematics impacts the world as a whole. Is mathematical knowledge certain knowledge? Can we claim that '1 + 1 = 2' is true in mathematics? Does '1 + 1 = 2' hold true in the natural world? If mathematics did not exist, what difference would it make?
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HISTORY Theory of Knowledge approaches History from the various perspectives of the individuals involved. In doing so, students gain the ability to assess situations with the awareness of international standpoints. Additionally, students are encouraged to question the implications of knowledge issues regarding history.
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ARTS Art introduces us to new ways of perceiving and reacting to the world. The artist knows that there is no one correct way to perceive. He searches for new ways so that we may see the world differently. How can we be sure that the art is accurate? How does the artist portray a certain idea through his/her art? What difference would it make if art did not exist or was censored? |