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= = The traditional TOK diagram indicates four ways of knowing. Propose the inclusion of a fifth way of knowing selected from intuition, memory or imagination, and explore the knowledge issues it may raise in two areas of knowledge.
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// Intuition, memory, imagination, knowledge issues, areas of knowledge //

The question asks you to discuss intuition, memory or imagination as the fifth way of knowing and discuss the knowledge issues related to it in two areas of knowledge.

You should provide some definition of the fifth way of knowing in the introduction of your essay. Instead of dictionary definitions express ideas in your own words, this way your definition reflects your own understanding.

The following definitions can provide some guidance:


 * Intuition: the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.
 * Memory: the cognitive function of storing and recalling information.
 * Imagination: the cognitive function of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses.

** Knowledge Issues **

The topic assumes that intuition, memory or imagination could be regarded as ways of knowing. You may want to challenge this assumption, and even criticise the existing list of ways of knowing, by arguing that all knowledge is ultimately based on combination of reason and sense experiences ( Kant’synthesis ).

** Possible Examples/Prompts ** ** Intuition ** the lizard brain: how instinct stops you from growing knowledge A fun video animation describing the symptoms of the "Lizard Brain." The concept is based on Seth Godin's best-selling book, Linchpin. Illustration by Martin Whitmore Animation by Paul Durban Produced by Blazonfire.com [|the lizard brain: some possible counter arguments to ponder] [|Digital Intuition - How to give computers human-like intuition so they can better understand us?] Towards an understanding of intuition and its importance in scientific endeavor - pdf How can you not know you are pregnant? Intuition & emotion is not enough... Quirky Minds: Phantom Pregnancy When the mind tricks the body, the physiological reality can be astounding.

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 * Memory **

Creativity, puzzle games and brain damage
 * Imagination **

**Resources** How to structure a TOK essay