4 - How do we know?

Theory of Knowledge

As you will progressing on from the MYP to the CP and DP one of the aspects that you will be studying will be about different aspects that influence how we know certain things. To start you off in that process we are going to look at elements of this through the lens of an Individuals and Societies teacher and specifically through the discipline of Geography. Yes we will be looking at what maps do and do not tell us but we are going to go beyond that (hopefully). 

Quotes taken from 'Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma' text book by Richard van de Lagemaat


'Common sense consists of those layers of prejudice laid down before the age of 18' Albert Einstein, 1879-1955


'To know one's ignorance is the best part of knowledge.' Lao Tse, c.565 BCE


'By doubting we are led to enquire, and by enquiry we perceive the truth.' Peter Abeland, 1079-1142


'The greatest obstacle to progress is not the absence of knowledge but the illusion of knowledge.' Daniel Boorstin, 1914-2004


'Truth is born virtuous, knowledge is born wise.'  Matshona Dhliwayo, 1982-