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.
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.
5. “Areas of knowledge are most useful in combination with each other.” Discuss this claim with reference to two areas of knowledge.
- To what extent are ________ (AOK) and ________ (AOK) most useful in combination with each other?
- To what extent is ________ (AOK) most useful in on its own?
- How does ________ (WOK) help ________ (AOK) be the most useful on its own?
- How does ________ (WOK) help ________ (AOK) and ________ (AOK) be the most useful in combination with each other?