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Theory of Knowledge

Engaging TOK with the world…but softly

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018Eileen Dombrowski 1 Comment
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This week, I want to add a couple of ideas, just lightly, to what I said last week. I was presenting an argument back then, feeling the urgency of TOK’s goal to engage critically with the world. In a more mellow mood today, I’m recommending much “softer” class materials, with a gentler touch that leaves […]

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