Essential Questions

  • I. How Do We Know What We Know?
  • II. What Are The Problems of Knowledge?
  • III. What is the role of Perception in attaining Knowledge?
  • IV. How does Language influence how he gain Knowledge?
  • V. How does our use of Reason help or hinder us as we attempt to gain knowledge?
  • VI. Is Emotion the best way to gain knowledge?

Abel Ch. 7

January 26

Please read Chapter 7 of Abel and answer the Study Questions on this blog.
Answers are due on your blog on February 2.

Presentation Reflection & Warspeak

Please reflect on the Presentations by your peers. In your opinion:
1. What did the class, as a whole, do well?
2. What does the class need to work on in regards to presentations.
3. What did you do well in preparation for and during your presentation?
4. What could you have done better?

Next, choose an article from CNN, Christian Science Monitor, Fox or even NPR and examine the piece in terms of Warspeak. Be sure to attach the link to your blog and be very specific in your analysis.
This post is due January 23rd.

ToK Exam Presentation

January 8-12

Your Midterm will be in the form of a presentation. Be prepared to present on the day of the exam. Please consult the Presentation requirements and suggestions on my blog.