This is where all download will be listed, utilizing the Page Add plugin.
File Name | S22-LD-Stoa-07-AFF-Conservatism.docx |
File Size | 54.18 KB |
Date added | October 4, 2021 |
Category | Lincoln-Douglas (Stoa) |
Author | Josiah Hemp |
Resolved: In the field of biomedical engineering, restraint ought to be prioritized over scientific advancement.
This case is a bit different from most LD cases. That is because it is centered around the underlying worldview of a political philosophy.
If you ask most people to define conservative or liberal, they will begin by listing off a set of policies. But value debaters like to look at the underlying principles. This case takes one part of the underlying principles of conservatism and uses it as a lens to view this debate resolution.
These arguments have the potential to lead to rich philosophical debates, but you should also make sure that you understand (and can stand behind) these philosophical views before running this case.
Also, if you run this case, I would highly recommend printing (and potentially also reading) the scientific paper cited in contention 2 and bring a copy into your debate rounds. At the very least, make sure that you know the methodology, not just the conclusion (I have included the full abstract, including background, method, results, and conclusions).