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Our core Theory of Knowledge textbook, written by experts for the 2020 Theory of Knowledge Subject Guide, and our supporting Essentials guide provide your learners with comprehensive coverage of the knowledge framework and engages them in critical thinking and evaluation that’s relevant to their other courses and life outside the classroom.
- Provides full coverage of the 2020 Subject Guide covering the Core, Optional themes, and Areas of knowledge.
- Structured to match the new knowledge framework.
- Includes examples of knowledge questions to help students recognise and decipher them.
- Teaches learners how to prepare and evaluate their work, including support for the essay and the new exhibition assessment.
- Essentials: Theory of Knowledge provides condensed support that is perfect for EAL (English as an additional language) learners and ideal for revision.

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"This is a superb supporting textbook for the TOK course. It is comprehensive and deep, within reach of students without compromising on high level thinking."
- RESHEF Ouriel, TOK Teacher, American School of Paris, France, 15 April 2015
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All of our printed textbooks come with access to a free eBook version for learning anytime and anywhere. Interactive features include full text search, highlighting, bookmarking and note-taking for efficient study and revision, as well as extra digital resources, such as videos, quizzes and more. All titles are also available as standalone eBooks.
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