Argumentation and Debate Kenneth Opina

A PRI L 19, 2 017 DEBATE

- the process of inquiry and advocacy; the seeking of a
Understanding your opponents
reasons is your salvation. reasoned judgment on a proposition; both a strategic
and thinking activity
- is the art of formal and oral controversy
CRITICAL THINKING
- pre-requisite for truly successful debating - a formal direct oral contest in argumentation between
- mode of thinking about any subject, content, or two or more persons
problem in which the thinker improves the quality - an oral contest or controversy on one definite question
of his or herthinkingby skillfully analyzing, assessing, known as the proposition between opposing speakers
and reconstructing it with one or more members on the affirmative and
- is self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and negative sides
self-correctivethinking - a formal controversy, not a mere verbal wrangling
- argumentation and debate
All debates are forms of argumentation; BUT not all forms
of argumentation are debates.

ROLES OF ARGUMENTATION & DEBATE

It is FUNDAMENTAL
men are in constant state of flux in searching for
answers to fundamental questions affecting him,
between him and his universe and his
fellowmen. It is innate in mans nature to search
for the truth.
It is UNIVERSAL
All men are, by nature gregarious.
It is INDISPENSABLE
as man and his society are constituted, life would
be meaningless if he does not communicate with
his fellows

TYPES OF DEBATE
ACADEMIC DEBATE
debate conducted under the direction of an
educational institution for the purpose of
providing educational opportunities for its
students
CRITICAL THINKING APPLIED DEBATE
- derived from the Latin word
debate presented before a judge or audience with
- arguere (to chide) power to render binding decision on the
- to express disapproval; to scold proposition

DEBATE VALUES OF ACADEMIC DEBATE

- comes from the Latin words Provides preparation for effective participation in a
- dis (expressing reversal) democratic society
- battere (to fight) Offers preparation for leadership
Provides for the investigation and intensive analysis of
significant contemporary problems
ARGUMENTATION
- is reason giving in communicative situations by people Offers training in argumentation and critical thinking/
whose purpose is the justification of acts, beliefs, listening
attitudes, and values Develops proficiency in writing and in purposeful
- is commonly conceived as the art of influencing the inquiry
beliefs or actions of other people Encourages mature judgment and social awareness
- the art of influencing others through medium of Promotes integration of knowledge
reasoned discourse through written or spoken Develops proficiency in purposeful inquiry
discourse Develops proficiency in writing
- an indirect effect is also stirring the feelings of the Enhances speech composition and delivery
readers or hearers
Gives courage and essential proficiencies

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Argumentation and Debate Kenneth Opina

DEBATE PRINCIPLES
Thedebater should respect the intellectual integrity of
argument.
Debate is based on the fair exchange of opinion.
Debate should be conducted with respect for others.
Debate should be the product of honest research and
valid evidence.
Debate should be treated as a learning experience.

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