Debate Topics
The Story of Magellan and The Discovery of the Philippines by Butterworth, Hezekiah
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Glory vs. Greed
"Can a mission truly be considered noble when it is intertwined with the pursuit of wealth and power?"
Faith vs. Reason
"In uncharted territories, is it wiser to trust in God's guidance or rely on human intellect and scientific knowledge?"
Loyalty vs. Self-Preservation
"When faced with starvation, disease, or the prospect of death, is it justifiable to betray one's comrades or disobey orders in the name of self-preservation?"
Perspective vs. Truth
"Can any account of a foreign culture truly be objective, or is it inevitably filtered through the lens of the observer's own biases and preconceptions?"
💡 How Debates Work
Characters naturally disagree on some subjects, as the author intended! Discover the tensions that drive the story. Features: pre-loaded questions, clickable prompts; characters who remember and talk authentically based on their values. Jump back into your favorite stories in a whole new way.