[18 October 2023] TOK Vocab Test

Theory of Knowledge Chapters 1-2 Vocabulary (book.topic.page) lb. > little book bb. > big book

justified

(lb.2.2.16) shown to be fair or reasonable

belief

(lb.2.2.16) a feeling that what you think is true

knowledge claim

(lb.2.2.16) a statement in which we claim to know something, or a claim made about knowledge or knowing

practical knowledge

(lb.2.3.19) knowledge we have about how do things, like how to swim, play a violin, or read Mandarin

knowledge by association (acquaintance?)

(lb.2.3.19) personal, first-hand knowledge

factual knowledge

(lb.2.3.20) knowledge about things that exist, events that have actually occurred, or things that have been verified as true

relativism

(lb.2.4.22) the belief that there is no absolute truth, only the truths that particular individuals or cultures believe

valid

(lb.2.4.22) well-grounded, justified, legitimate

knowledge question

(lb.2.4.23) an open question that explores issues of knowing

knowledge matrix

(lb.2.5.26) a communal network of intersecting ideas, beliefs, and facts, within which new knowledge arises and develops

paradigm

(bb.2.2.41) a model or example that provides a framework of understanding

metacognitive

(bb.2.3.50) relating to your own thought processes

depth of knowledge

(bb.2.4.62) knowledge that focuses on, amplifies, and explores specific topics

taxonomy

(bb.2.4.52) classification system, categorization

implicit

(bb.2.5.56) implied, hidden

transient

(bb.2.5.57) temporary, fleeting

hyperthymesia

(bb.2.5.57) a condition in which a person can remember an abnormally large number of their own experiences in detail

blocking

(bb.2.5.58) when there is an obstruction to your ability to recall information

ambiguity

(bb.2.5.60) when a word, statement, image or situation can have more than one meaning or interpretation

vagueness

(bb.2.5.60) when something is not clear or has no distinct boundaries, is imprecise and defies exact definition

expert

(bb.2.7.68) a person with specialist skills and/or knowledge

bias

(bb.3) prejudice, unfairness, favoritism

culture

(bb.4) the shared ideas, beliefs, customs, and practices of a community or society

perception

(bb.4) an awareness of something in and through the mind

perspective

(bb.6) point of view, a particular way of seeing or considering something

experiential

(bb.6) based on experience

innate

(bb.6) something we are born with

a priori

(bb.6) purely by reason

theorem

(bb.7) a principle or statement that can be demonstrated or proved using logic, but it is not self-evident

truth

(bb.7) in accord with fact, or reality, or faithfulness to a standard

belief

(bb.9) confidence that something exists is true

expert

(bb.9) a person with specialized knowledge in a particular subject

certainty

(bb.10) the quality of having no doubt

illusion of explanatory depth

(bb.10) the illusion that you understand something in detail when you do not

proof

(bb.13) conclusive evidence

objectivity

(bb.16) looking at the world in a detached way that focuses on facts, largely independent of a personal perspective, and that expects to be corroborated (confirmed) by a knowledge community

subjectivity

(bb.16) looking at the world from a personal point of view, under the influence of feelings and emotions

authority

(bb.17) the moral or legal right to make decisions in, and take responsibility for, a particular field of knowledge or activity; the word can also be used to denote a person or group who has that authority

evidence

(bb.19) signs that you can see, hear, experience, or read to support the truth of an assertion

relativity

(bb.20) recognizing that knowledge claims are dependent on contextual factors or frames of reference

relativism

(bb.20) the belief that what might be true or right for one person or group need not be true or right for another person or group; that all truths are of equal value

tolerance

(bb.22) acceptance of different perspectives and behaviors, even if you disagree with them

conviction

(bb.22) a firmly held belief

worldview

(bb.23) an overarching theory about the nature of the universe and human beings’ place

ethical

(bb.24) conforming to accepted moral standards

moral

(bb.24) following one’s personal principles of what is right or wrong

fallacy

(bb.30) a mistaken belief; an invalid argument

discernment

(bb.32) the ability to use sharp perceptions to judge well

sentient being

(lb.3) a creature with the faculty of sensation

contingent

(lb.3) subject to change; dependent on circumstances

transient

(lb.3) temporary; fleeting

personal knowledge

(lb.3) the knowledge we have through our own experiences and personal involvement

tribalism

(lb.5) the behaviors and attitudes that arise out of membership of or loyalty to a particular group

knowledge claim

(lb.7) a statement in which we claim to know something

subjective

(lb.7) a personal view influenced by the knower’s feelings, opinions, or emotions

objective

(lb.8) referring to a detached view that focuses on facts in a way largely independent of the knower’s personal perspective, and that expects to be corroborated (validated or shown) by a knowledge community

veracity

(lb.8) truth, accuracy, authenticity

corroborated

(lb.10) verified, confirmed, or supported

ethics

(lb.11) the branch of knowledge to do with right and wrong, and the study of the moral principles that govern our beliefs and behavior