1.1 What Is Debate? Flashcards
What is spirit of law?
To follow the intention of the law
What is letter of law?
To follow what is actually written in the law
Who was Isocrates (Greek orator)?
One of the first people of education and debate.
He was a lawyer and teacher.
He believed rhetoric should be taught with ethics and politics.
He also believed knowledge is tentative.
Who was Socrates (Greek orator)?
He set the standard for western philosophy.
He taught that knowledge and virtue directly affect each other
(for example, people don’t do bad things deliberately, but do what they think is best at the time).
Who was Demosthenes (Greek orator)?
He wrote speeches in the court of law.
He is considered to be Greece’s greatest orator.
Due to his speech impediment and weak voice that he overcame later, he felt gestures and voice were very important (delivery details).
Who was Cicero (Roman orator)?
He influenced philosophy and politics.
He was a lawyer, politician, orator, and philosopher.
He believed it was important to look at an issue from all sides and to present and consider new information (used in debate today).
What was The Great Debates of 1960 (Nixon Kennedy debate)?
It was the first time presidential debates were televised.
People could compare candidates (John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon).
Became a turning point because it was the beginning of what has become a much anticipated event in the presidential electoral process.
Kennedy wore nice clothing and was put together while Nixon looked sick and had bad clothing.
Definition of rhetoric:
The art of persuading an audience
What is informal debate?
A common occurrence with very little preparation or rules; can take place anywhere.
What is formal debate?
Scheduled debates that take place in a specified setting.
People prepare before the debate and dress appropriately.
There are also rules.
What is debate?
Oral confrontation between two individuals, teams, or groups to argue reasons for and against a set position.
You listen and persuade your audience on why your point is right whether or not you believe in it (not your opinion).
What is Robert’s Rules of Order?
Robert’s Rules provides common rules and procedures for deliberation and debate in order for running meetings in an orderly and fair manner.
Henry M. Robert first published the rules in 1876.
