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Sample TOK essays

Sample Theory of Knowledge essays, written and assessed to IB-specific criteria

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  1. May 07, Title 5

    5. Can literature "tell the truth" better than other Arts or Areas of Knowledge?
    This essay received a B

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  2. May 08, Title 5

    5. “…we will always learn more about human life and human personality from novels than from scientific psychology.” (Noam Chomsky). To what extent would you agree?
    This essay received a B.

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  3. Nov 07, Title 8

    8. Are some ways of knowing more likely than others to lead to truth?
    This essay received an A (not from an examiner, as it is for the next session, but from Lc's TOK teacher, so it could be a B essay.)

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  4. May 08, Title 4

    4.Does language play roles of equal importance in different areas of knowledge
    This essay received an A

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  5. Using Logic as the Justification

    Discuss the Strengths and Weaknesses of Using Logic as the Justification of your Knowledge Claims
    May 2007

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  6. Confucius Quote Analysis

    Quote Analysis:
    “One who learns without thinking is lost; one who thinks without
    learning is in great danger.”
    -Confucius

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  7. Context is All May 2008 Title 10

    10. "Context is all" (Margaret Atwood). Does this mean that there is no such thing as truth?
    May 2008
    Title 10

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  8. Language is More Powerful Than We Think May 2007

    "Language is More Powerful Than We Think"

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  9. May 2013 - Fifth Way of Knowing (Memory)

    Achieved a low B grade, and due to my presentation I achieved a C in TOK overall.

    Submitted

  10. TOK Essay-MAY05

    in this essay i found that the ideas are logically arranged. the title is viewed from different perspectives with solid examples which is the most imp. requirement in IB TOK essay.

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  11. Practice Tok essay

    This is a practice tok essay that I did last year
    with the 2010 prescribed titles. I got 32/40 for this from my tok teacher!

    Submitted

  12. The role of Perception

    A sample essay on the role of Perception... it's one of the ways of knowing and this is a sample essay on the advantages and limitations to perception.

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  13. Theory of Knowledge Perception

    Theory of Knowledge – Essay 2
    “It has been claimed that people in love see the world through “rose colored glasses.” By this it is claimed that “we see and understand things not as they are but as we feel.” Discuss the idea of whether we always see the world through tinted glasses.”

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  14. TOK Essay on Common Sense

    Essay Theory of Knowledge
    "We have seen that common sense is not a good measure of knowing."

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  15. The Role of Language and Reasoning in Classical Music

    An essay about language and reasoning in classical music. Received an A. Enjoy!

    Submitted

  16. N08M09 Title 5 ToK Essay

    "In expanding the field of knowledge we but increase the horizon of ignorance” "Henry Miller”. Is this true?

    Grade received: A

    Submitted

  17. Are some ways of knowing more likely than others to lead to truth?

    It's not mine, but it is an excellent TOK essay.
    Mark: A

    Updated

  18. TOK practice essay

    This is a TOK practice essay

    Submitted

  19. TOK Essay on faith and emotion

    Is faith purely emotional or is it possible to provide a rational justification for religious belief? Is emotion a source of spiritual knowledge?
    This is not a whole essay but rather the beginnings (body) of one. We did this in my TOK class as one of our weekly forums.

    Submitted

  20. TOK essay

    Option 5 TOk essay for 2012 examinations
    Sample

    Submitted

  21. Scepticism

    Is scepticism healthy when pursuing knowledge?

    Submitted

  22. Submitted

  23. To what extent do we need evidence to support our beliefs in different areas of knowledge?

    My TOK essay. Ended up with a B. Enjoyed writing it, surprisingly.

    Submitted

  24. Animals Deserve The Same Rights As Human Beings

    Essay on 'Animals Deserve The Same Rights As Human Beings'. Scored 6/10

    Submitted

  25. Humans Are Selfish By Nature

    Essay on 'Humans Are Selfish By Nature'. Scored 15/20

    Submitted

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