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IB Philosophy Unit 11: Doing philosophy — exam skills

Unit 11 of IB Philosophy covers Doing philosophy — exam skills. This unit contains 4 topics and 4 sub-topics. Below you'll find free study notes, flashcards, and exam preparation resources for every topic in this unit.

4 topics4 sub-topics

Exam technique guide

Topics in Unit 11

11.1

Constructing arguments

1 sub-topics

11.2

Evaluating arguments

1 sub-topics

11.3

Command terms: Explain vs Discuss/Evaluate

1 sub-topics

11.4

Analysing the unseen stimulus (Paper 1 §A technique)

1 sub-topics

Study tip: Work through the topics in order — each builds on concepts from the one before. Start with notes, then reinforce with flashcards and practice questions.

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