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TOK - Theory of Knowledge: Sense Perception

Information and resources to help you with your IB Diploma core TOK requirements - the course, the essay and the presentation.

Sense perception as a Way of Knowing

How can we know if our senses are reliable?

What is the role of expectation or theory in sense perception?

What is the role of language in sense perception?

These example stimulus questions (provided in the IB Theory of knowledge guide) could be in your mind as you look at the resource suggestions listed below.  

Sense perception

Sense perception

Databases

In addition to the suggestions above, you can also try databases, such as JSTOR, Project Muse and ProQuest Central, on the Reference Sites page of the College Portal (website).