Debate Topics
The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People by Wilde, Oscar
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Social Class vs. Personal Merit
"Does social class dictate one's inherent worth and opportunities, or can personal merit overcome societal barriers?"
The Importance of Earnestness
"Is maintaining a facade of earnestness justifiable if it leads to personal happiness or fulfillment?"
Marriage as a Social Contract
"Is marriage primarily a social contract aimed at maintaining societal order and stability, or a personal union based on love and individual fulfillment?"
The Power of Imagination and Illusion
"Is it better to embrace reality, however mundane, or to indulge in imagination and illusion, even if it means sacrificing authenticity?"
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