Debaters are thinking people. They think about the world. They think hard. Then they debate. But only after they've thought a lot. Here are some ways of thinking about common debating topics.
Posted 20th November 2023
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Posted 1st November 2023
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Are quotas the best way to combat racism?
Is positive discrimination on the grounds of race fair? Is it effective?
Posted 2nd October 2023
Posted 2 months ago
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Combating climate change: rules or markets?
Which is a better way of dealing with climate change: making people do the right thing, or encouraging them to do the right thing?
Posted 18th September 2023
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Posted 19th June 2023
Posted 5 months ago
By Unknown
Equality or equity?
Should we treat everyone the same? Or should we take into account the circumstances of individuals and groups?
Posted 4th June 2023
Posted 6 months ago
By Unknown
The story of the five farmers
How can a story about farmers and cows help us to think about climate change?
Posted 3rd May 2023
Posted 7 months ago
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Is private education fair?
Should parents be able to buy their children advantages by sending them to a private school?
Posted 28th January 2023
Posted 10 months ago
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Posted 24th November 2022
Posted 1 year ago
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Is being online bad for us?
We're all plugged in to the online world whether we like it or not. But is it bad for us?
Posted 31st October 2022
Posted 1 year ago
By Unknown
Should we have a general election?
We've had three prime ministers in two months. Isn't it time for a general election?
Posted 10th October 2022
Posted 1 year ago
By Unknown
Should we ration energy use?
Supplies of gas and electricity may run low this winter. How should we deal with this?
