Debate Topics
Leviathan by Hobbes, Thomas
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The Price of Security
"Is absolute security, even at the cost of personal liberty and dissent, a justifiable foundation for a stable society?"
The Nature of Man
"Is human nature inherently self-serving and prone to violence, requiring a strong sovereign to maintain order, or can reason and cooperation prevail without such a dominating force?"
The Limits of Sovereign Power
"Should the Sovereign's power be absolute and unchallengeable, or are there inherent limits necessary to prevent tyranny and protect the fundamental rights of the subjects?"
Justice vs. Expediency
"In the pursuit of order and security, is it justifiable for the Sovereign to prioritize expediency over justice, even if it means compromising moral principles?"
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