Theory+of+Knowledge

Some ideas and resources for Theory of Knowledge in the Diploma Programme.







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Theory of Knowledge

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Recommendations by Anthony Tilke (this was in the context of an enquiry about books about philosophy on the ECIS library listserv in 2011).

Oxford have //A very short introduction// series but, although short, are advanced - more for the TOK course itself - and have specific titles on Hobbes and Socrates. More accessible perhaps is the //Introducing// series from Icon Books, especially the new graphic book versions. Hobbes, for instance, is included in a new title out in Feb. 2011. Robinson, Dave. Introducing political philosophy: a graphic guide 1848312032 More for middle school age ranges are: Dell, Pamela (2007) Socrates: ancient Greek in search of truth. 9780756518745 (also available as an e-book) Rosenberg, Aaron (2006) Thomas Hobbes: an English philosopher in the Age of Reason 9781404204195 Perhaps slightly off topic, but the following looks good: Irwin, William (2010). Introducing philosophy through pop culture: from Socrates to South Park, Hume to House. 9781444334531. There have been a lot of these Star Trek+ethic/philosophy type books out now, haven't there, linking it to every in-movie that comes along, but this might be a good title to cover a range of movies. Just a thought. Far more general (but a good starter in this area, and would do for end of PYP and for MYP) is DK's title: //Who's in charge?// (2010) 9781405350693

See also a resource list for TOK on the Resources page.