The knowledge questions below are some basic knowledge questions derived from each prescribed title. Consider these basic knowledge questions the starting point for developing knowledge questions for a TOK essay.
Many of the knowledge questions on this page are quite broad and can be rephrased in a more focused way later on in the essay development process. Make sure you look extensively at past sample TOK essays to get a better idea of what kinds of TOK questions are suitable.
More knowledge questions that are closer to essay-ready knowledge questions will be posted at a later date.
3. “Labels are a necessity in the organization of knowledge, but they also constrain our understanding.” Discuss this statement with reference to two areas of knowledge.
- To what extent do labels in ________ (AOK) help organize knowledge?
- To what extent are labels in ________ (AOK) necessary in the organization and production of knowledge?
- To what extent do labels in ________ (AOK) constrain knowledge?
- To what extent do labels in ________ (AOK) hinder the organization of knowledge?
- To what extent do labels in ________ (AOK) hinder the production of knowledge?
- To what extent does _______ (WOK) help in the labeling of knowledge?