Debate Topics
The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry by Pater, Walter
Pick a story conflict
Art for Art's Sake vs. Moral Responsibility
"Does the pursuit of beauty justify creating art that may be morally ambiguous or even harmful to society?"
The Value of Tradition vs. Innovation
"Is true progress achieved through the faithful preservation of tradition or through the radical embrace of innovation and change?"
The Reconciliation of Faith and Reason
"Can faith and reason truly be reconciled, or must one ultimately yield to the other in the pursuit of truth?"
The Fleeting Nature of Beauty and Youth
"Knowing that beauty and youth are inherently fleeting, is it wiser to embrace their ephemeral nature or to strive for something more enduring?"
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