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In the 1980s, a new argument called a "kritik" was introduced to intercollegiate debate. [24] Kritiks are a unique type of argument that argue "that there is a harm created by the assumption created or used by the other side"—that is, there is some other issue that must be addressed before the topic can be debated.
In the dialectic form of the essay, which is commonly used in philosophy, the writer makes a thesis and argument, then objects to their own argument (with a counterargument), but then counters the counterargument with a final and novel argument. This form benefits from presenting a broader perspective while countering a possible flaw that some ...
First published in 1995, this influential essay provides an analysis of fascism, a definition of fascism, and discusses the fundamental characteristics and traits of fascism. Drawing on Eco's personal experiences growing up in Mussolini 's Italy and his extensive research on fascist movements, the essay offers his insights into the nature of ...
In the CNN debate and the recent ABC debate, some positive progress toward better debate moderation was made. Chris Wallace in 2020 consumed 25 percent of the debate time with his own arguments.
The world knows what kind of a debater former President Donald Trump is: loose with the facts, quick with an insult and confident to the extreme. But what about Vice President Kamala Harris?
Joe Biden greets Sarah Palin after their vice presidential debate on October 2, 2008 in St. Louis. Credit - Win McNamee—Getty Images. This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics ...
Debate is a process that involves formal discourse, discussion, and oral addresses on a particular topic or collection of topics, often with a moderator and an audience. In a debate, arguments are put forward for opposing viewpoints.
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