Debate Topics
Hero Tales from American History by Lodge, Henry Cabot
Pick a story conflict
The Cost of Courage
"Is it ever morally justifiable to order soldiers into situations where death is highly probable, even for a noble cause?"
Civilization vs. Wilderness
"Does the expansion of civilization inevitably lead to the degradation of the wilderness, and is that a justifiable price for progress?"
Justice vs. Expediency
"Is it ever justifiable to compromise one's moral principles for the sake of achieving a greater political or military objective?"
The Nature of Leadership
"Which is more crucial for effective leadership: innate charisma and decisiveness, or intellectual rigor and moral principle?"
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