Debate Topics
James Clerk Maxwell and Modern Physics by Glazebrook, Richard
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Science vs. Intuition
"Is relying solely on empirical evidence and mathematical rigor sufficient for scientific advancement, or are intuition and imaginative thinking equally necessary, even if they lack immediate proof?"
Duty vs. Ambition
"Does one have a greater responsibility to fulfill the expectations and needs of one's family, or to pursue their own intellectual and professional ambitions, even if those pursuits come at the expense of familial duties?"
The Role of Women in Science
"Are women inherently less capable of scientific pursuits than men, or are their limited contributions to science simply a result of societal restrictions and a lack of educational opportunities?"
Faith vs. Reason
"Can religious faith and scientific understanding coexist harmoniously, or are they fundamentally incompatible ways of understanding the universe?"
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