Debate Topics
The Autobiography of Goethe: Truth and Poetry: From My Own Life by Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von
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Love vs. Social Expectations
"Is it more important to marry for love and personal happiness, even if it means defying social expectations, or to prioritize stability and social standing, even if it means sacrificing romantic fulfillment?"
Reason vs. Emotion
"Is a life guided by reason and logic ultimately more fulfilling than one driven by passion and emotion, or is a balance between the two necessary for true happiness?"
Duty vs. Self-Fulfillment
"Is it more virtuous to prioritize duty and responsibility to others, even if it means sacrificing personal passions and self-fulfillment, or to pursue one's own desires, even if it means neglecting obligations?"
The Value of Education
"Is a rigorous, structured education focused on classical knowledge the best path to intellectual development, or is a more flexible, experiential education that caters to individual interests more conducive to true learning and personal growth?"
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