Lincoln-Douglas Debate. A Resource Provided by UIL Adapted by Ms. Kelli

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1 Lincoln-Douglas Debate A Resource Provided by UIL Adapted by Ms. Kelli

2 Series of seven debates Between Democratic senator Stephen A. Douglas &Republican challenger Abraham Lincoln Occurred during the 1858 Illinois senatorial campaign Largely concerning the issue of slavery extension into the territories

3 LD Debate Times Affirmative Constructive: 6 minutes Cross Examination: 3 minutes 1st Negative Constructive: 7 minutes Cross Examination: 3 minutes 1st Affirmative Rebuttal: 6 minutes Negative Rebuttal: 6 minutes 2nd Affirmative Rebuttal: 3 minutes Prep time: 4 minutes

4 Lincoln- Douglas Debate What is it? A Value based debate where arguments can be made on both sides...

Value Criterion(Standard) What criterion should the judge use to

5 LD Debate: The Outline of a Case Value (V) What should the judge value the most in this round? Value Criterion(Standard) What criterion should the judge use to evaluate the case? Contention 1 Contention 2 Contention 3 Point of View, Stance, Position or Argument

whenever justice - receiving just desserts happiness - the sense of pleasure autonomy - self-determination safety - free from all manner of threats health -

6 Individual Values (V): The first group are the personal values those which individuals cherish. life - the supreme value perhaps and often related to quality of life quality of life - qualities which make life worth living liberty - freedom to do whatever, whenever justice - receiving just desserts happiness - the sense of pleasure autonomy - self-determination safety - free from all manner of threats health - without physical limitation well-being - general sense life is good self-worth / dignity - one's life has value to others privacy - anonymity or the right to keep some aspects of life non-public morality - discernment of right behavior

desserts social harmony - everyone gets along societal welfare / well-being - community care upward mobility - ability to climb the ladder of success fairness - everyone is treated

7 Societal Values (V): The Second are those values esteemed by societies or groups. equality - all members have the same opportunities egalitarianism - see equality above (more a philosophy of equality) social justice - the society conforms to standards of just desserts social harmony - everyone gets along societal welfare / well-being - community care upward mobility - ability to climb the ladder of success fairness - everyone is treated justly community / belonging - being accepted by the group rule of law - willingness to submit to legal authority democracy/democratic ideals - everyone has an equal voice progress / social progress - ability to achieve higher ideals or standards morality - group or corporate right behavior

Government Values (V): government legitimacy - recognized authority granted to the government security - duty of the government to protect citizens, lives, liberty and property (open markets -

8 Government Values (V): government legitimacy - recognized authority granted to the government security - duty of the government to protect citizens, lives, liberty and property (open markets - sometimes) - freedom to participate in the market place autonomy - freedom from outside interference duty of government - values arising out of the social contract; duty to protect citizens morality - right behavior of nations and governments

Criterion/Standard: Debater 'A' tells the judge, "my value is LIFE, which is the most important value so you should vote for the side which reduces the risk of nuclear annihilation, because only by

9 Criterion/Standard: Debater 'A' tells the judge, "my value is LIFE, which is the most important value so you should vote for the side which reduces the risk of nuclear annihilation, because only by reducing the risk of nuclear annihilation do we protect the value of life". Debater 'N' may say, "My value is also life, the most important value of the round, and you should vote for the side which deters war because by deterring war, more lives will be saved. Source:

10 Criterion/Standard: Judge - I would like you to use this STANDARD when making your decision.

11 How to get ready in 6 weeks or less?! Study basic philosophy and philosophers a) b) Create a presentation over 1-2 philosophers to discuss with class or team; Discuss how 2-3 philosophers views can relate to current day situations

12 2 nd : Review Resolutions Students review old LD resolutions: These are prompts all the way back to 1979! Don t write - just discuss and take a side! Make them think...create an argument. It won t be pretty, but it s a start! Students may create their own LD resolutions

13 3 rd : Review Current Resolutions Read and review the current LD resolution. Go over the the nuts and bolts of LD Debate (the times, how a case is formatted, Value, Criterion, etc). Students will pick a Value/Criterion for the Affirmative and Negative side of the case. Push them to defend their Value/Criterion...why is it the most desirable?

14 More to come!

15 Students will research and develop their cases. Check in with them often - remember that experts, real world examples, philosophers, etc. need to back up your opinion. It s the way I was raised or That s what my dad says are not persuasive arguments!

Lincoln Douglas Style Debate. The Great Debaters

Lincoln Douglas Style Debate. The Great Debaters Lincoln Douglas Style Debate The Great Debaters History of Debating Things to know Forensics the art of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or