tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post7941919212039272659..comments2024-03-22T22:33:42.207-04:00Comments on Everyday Debate: LD Nov/Dec 2013 - Truth Seeking - Aff PositionJames Kellamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983375909180219240noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-24380314770560343182013-12-12T07:53:04.984-05:002013-12-12T07:53:04.984-05:00Read this ( *click here*) and consult your coach.Read this (<a href="http://everydaydebate.blogspot.com/2012/09/ld-debate-your-first-case.html" rel="nofollow"> *click here*</a>) and consult your coach.James Kellamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09983375909180219240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-84195415617976457802013-12-12T07:47:38.162-05:002013-12-12T07:47:38.162-05:00Deontology is not a value, it is a moral philosoph...Deontology is not a value, it is a moral philosophy. The Categorical Imperative is a kind of test for morality. You cannot use moral philosophy as a value criterion. It makes no sense to say, we uphold deontology if we engage in moral philosophy. The VC is supposed to be a way to achieve the value. Why not use a value of morality and criterion of the cat. imperative. Then you can say we achieve morality when we conform to the cat imperative and truth-seeking is moral because.... Or you can eliminate the need make link between morality and truth-seeking simply by using truth as the value with the VC of cat imperative. I assume you have a coach. You should consult with him/her.James Kellamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09983375909180219240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-80541803554985462322013-12-11T23:32:06.518-05:002013-12-11T23:32:06.518-05:00Aff Speech: (6mins)
A. Attention getter/Opening o...Aff Speech: (6mins)<br />A. Attention getter/Opening observations (quote/anecdote/analogy/philosophical idea)<br />B. It is for these reasons that I affirm todays res. that: ____<br />C. Definition of key terms<br />D. Core value and explanation--basis of entire case<br />E. Poss. quote from philosopher showing why core val is supreme; list Value Criterion<br />F. Contention 1: Tag line<br />2 examples, explanation<br />G. Contention 2: Tag line<br />2-3 examples, explanation<br />H. Contention 3:Tag line<br />examples, explanation<br />L. Review of main point, why core value is supreme<br />J. Ready for cross examination<br /><br /><br />FIRST PART OF NEG CASE IS SAME AS AFF<br /><br />Then move to attack opponents case.<br /><br />Ready for cross ex.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-9295698211877889412013-12-11T23:20:46.868-05:002013-12-11T23:20:46.868-05:00I'm trying to solidify my aff case and I'm...I'm trying to solidify my aff case and I'm currently using deontology )from Kant's categorical imperative) as my Core Val and moral philosophy as my Val Criterion... But I'm not sure if these two are really going to work together. If you could offer any suggestions in terms of ways that I can strengthen the relativity and validity of these two premises, or alter the approach towards either, it would be greatly appreciated!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-17214643791131787142013-12-11T23:01:51.911-05:002013-12-11T23:01:51.911-05:00what should i do if i lost my outline or roadmap f...what should i do if i lost my outline or roadmap for my aff case. start from scratch and hope?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-53009168764871046422013-12-11T20:22:49.297-05:002013-12-11T20:22:49.297-05:00It's nothing coaching, and experience won'...It's nothing coaching, and experience won't solve. There are no shortcuts or magic bullets.James Kellamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09983375909180219240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-1738166833530535022013-12-11T18:10:31.800-05:002013-12-11T18:10:31.800-05:00I am really having a difficult time sealing the ga...I am really having a difficult time sealing the gaps in my case. even when I think I have finished and there is no way they can tear my piece apart they tend to find some place and just bust apart my case with few words. any help? thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-23475570845848660192013-12-11T07:29:34.793-05:002013-12-11T07:29:34.793-05:00I assume you read this? It is full of contention i...I assume you read this? It is full of contention ideas. Do you know the basics of writing a case? A contention is a claim, warrant and impact which links to the resolution (or in this case the value structure). I have given you claims, warrants and impacts.James Kellamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09983375909180219240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-17414265469059125262013-12-10T18:36:33.776-05:002013-12-10T18:36:33.776-05:00any idea for subpoints and contentions?any idea for subpoints and contentions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-48441699034443110962013-11-12T19:19:27.602-05:002013-11-12T19:19:27.602-05:00Yeah that's basically what it means.Yeah that's basically what it means.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-75396927569402332892013-11-05T07:53:54.343-05:002013-11-05T07:53:54.343-05:00@Nick B. I suppose an attorney can refuse to repre...@Nick B. I suppose an attorney can refuse to represent a client if he/she feels some kind of conscientious objection or feels incapable of providing a proper representation prior to commencement of a trial (after that, the judge may forbid the attorney to walk away). The idea of conflict between duty and truth is interesting and kind of goes with the responsibility of ACP. As for the social contract with the state and between individuals, I perceive the classic utilitarian vs. deontological clash of moral objectives. The state's values are utilitarian in order to preserve the best result for the society, while individuals are inclined to focus on the means of achieving the ends which is deontological and, perhaps, better preserves individual dignityJames Kellamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09983375909180219240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-56091251461636829782013-11-04T09:43:55.061-05:002013-11-04T09:43:55.061-05:00The question then becomes what are the attorney...The question then becomes what are the attorney's duties? You claim that attorneys must always fulfill their duty (to defend their client) I would assume without exception. So when the situation arises that truth-seeking is in direct opposition to the attorney's duties which side is more desirable. The idea of justice to weigh which is more important could lead one to conclude that both the attorney fulfilling his duties and the idea of truth-seeking are equally valuable as both relate directly to a social contract, (one between the state and the other between people). How does one then conclude that a social contract between people is less than a social contract between the state? If looking to human dignity to weigh which is more valuable how can one conclude that the person put on trial has a lesser dignity than the person offended against thus making truth-seeking more important. As the US-CJS states people are innocent until proven guilty so what difference exists between the person who committed the crime and the person whom the crime was committed against. Just a few things to think about...Nick Bhttp://itsplaintosee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-49231408912127070582013-11-02T19:02:35.447-04:002013-11-02T19:02:35.447-04:00Good luck!Good luck!James Kellamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09983375909180219240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-85565667223081618692013-11-02T18:26:42.742-04:002013-11-02T18:26:42.742-04:00I am personally extremely excited for this resolut...I am personally extremely excited for this resolution! My first time at LD, its a bit complex but it seems like it will make for a pretty interesting debate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-32800248289579413492013-10-24T08:44:35.419-04:002013-10-24T08:44:35.419-04:00The answer is complex since it is a general percep...The answer is complex since it is a general perception that one can achieve their goals or ideals whatever those are deemed to be. In a society which does not cherish truth-seeking, the perception of well-being is impacted negatively. It is an idea that needs development but I think is possible.James Kellamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09983375909180219240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-81008881462819122602013-10-23T01:00:20.323-04:002013-10-23T01:00:20.323-04:00What is a good definition for societal well-being?...What is a good definition for societal well-being?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-82998622104156983282013-10-10T13:21:18.087-04:002013-10-10T13:21:18.087-04:00No. Attorneys should always try to perform their d...No. Attorneys should always try to perform their duties. Basically the debate is "do the harms of a-c privilege outweigh the benefits in the US-CJS". The implication is, truth-seeking should take precedence over the attorney's duty to maintain the client's expectation of privileged communication since sometimes a-c privilege impedes discovery of the truth.James Kellamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09983375909180219240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407860233068036900.post-39115953721744587582013-10-10T13:08:35.210-04:002013-10-10T13:08:35.210-04:00Hi, I'm a bit confused on the wording of the r...Hi, I'm a bit confused on the wording of the res. Or really, it's meaning. Is it trying to say, for example, if an attorney knows their client to be guilty, should the attorney still defend the client or not?<br />Is that it? <br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com