Debate Topics
Glimpses into the Abyss by Higgs, Mary
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Deservingness of Aid
"Is it more effective to provide unconditional aid to the destitute, or should assistance be contingent on demonstrable effort and moral reform?"
The Value of Lived Experience
"Is academic research a valid means of understanding and addressing poverty, or is lived experience the only true source of knowledge?"
Personal Responsibility vs. Societal Determinism
"To what extent are individuals responsible for their own poverty, and to what extent is it a result of societal forces beyond their control?"
The Corrupting Influence of Power
"Is the abuse of power an inevitable consequence of authority, or can systems be designed to prevent and punish such behavior?"
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