Debate Topics
Crime and Punishment by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor
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Extraordinary vs. Ordinary Morality
"Does the ends ever justify the means, and is it ever permissible for an individual to transgress moral boundaries for what they perceive as a higher purpose?"
Redemption Through Suffering
"Can true redemption only be achieved through suffering, or are there alternative paths to moral and spiritual renewal?"
The Nature of Love and Sacrifice
"At what point does sacrifice become self-destructive, and is it ever morally justifiable to sacrifice oneself for another?"
The Power of Rationalization
"Is rationalization always a form of self-deception, or can it be a tool for challenging unjust societal norms?"
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