Examples of Interesting Debate Topics: Classic and Recent Issues

Some of these topics are classic or timelessly divisive issues while others are recent subject matters. Arguments for and against the issues and other pertinent information serving as background, primer, or teaser for the topics are also provided to help the debate professors and students in debate classes.

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Excision, Female Circumcision, And Clitoridectomy: Are They Moral?

What is deviant in one culture may even be celebrated in another. For instance, in some parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Muslim Africa, women are traditionally circumcised. Known as “excision” or “clitoridectomy,” the process involves cutting off the clitoris and sewing shut the labia, typically without any anesthesia.

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Filipino Moral Character: Pros and Cons

Filipino cultural morality, especially that which concerns social ethics, centers on ideally having a “smooth interpersonal relationship” (SIR) with others. The definition of “smooth interpersonal relationship” in Philippine culture is principally supported by and anchored on at least six basic Filipino values: the concepts of (1) ‘pakikisama,’ (2) ‘hiya,’ (3) ‘amor propio,’ (4) ‘utang na loob,’ (5) Filipino hospitality, and (6) respect for elders.

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Greek and Roman Culture and Philosophy: Influence to Catholicism

It traces the similarities between Greek and Roman culture and philosophy and their influence to Catholicism, as they are historically related. Find out how they affected even Catholicism’s religious doctrines.

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Mga Pampalasa: Dahilan ng Eksplorasyon

Maniniwala ka ba na isa sa mga dahilan ng mga eksplorasyon noon na ginugulan ng malalaking halaga ng mga bansa at kaharian ay ang pampalasa (spice) o rekado?

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10 Interesanteng Impormasyon ukol sa Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig

Ang panganay na anak na babae ni Haring George VI ng Gran Britanya, si Elizabeth, ay nagsilbi bilang drayber at mekaniko sa panahon ng digmaan. Siya ay walang iba kundi ang naging Reyna Elizabeth II.

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Nasyonalismo at Patriotismo: Ang Pagkakaiba

Sinabi ng tanyag na manunulat na si George Orwell na “ang nasyonalismo ay ang pinakamalalang kaaway ng kapayapaan.” Ayon sa kaniya, ang nasyonalismo ay isang pakiramdam ….

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Ang Imperyalismo sa Pilipinas: Kasaysayan at Kahulugan

Mula noong 1565, ang Pilipinas ay nasa ilalim ng kolonyalismong Espanyol. Mabilis na naapektuhan ng imperyalismo ang lipunan, ekonomiya, at pulitika ng Pilipinas sa napakaraming paraan

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3 Major Religions of the World: Fundamental Beliefs and Doctrines

It pays to know about 3 major religions of the world. This discusses in simple terms their fundamental beliefs and basic doctrines. Find out!

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Jose P. Laurel: A “Hero” or a “Traitor”?

Considered as the third president of the Philippines, Laurel became one of the most controversial politicians during his time. He was labeled as a collaborator, some thought that he was a hero, and others considered him a traitor.

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