H4 tto P2 ethics lesson 6

• Godsdienst
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Ethical debates

Havo 4

Lesson 6

2024-2025

Logical caroussel (QAREPR)

1. Ask a Question: closed question connected to philosophical content
2. Answer the question
3. Give a Reason that fits the combination of the question asked and the answer given.
4. Give an Example that illustrates the stated reason, as well as makes this reason (more) concrete. 
5. Give a Critical note
6. Give a Reflection about the whole conversation:

     - Do you think differently now?

     - What was striking?

     - Did your attitude change concerning the subject that has been discussed?

Lesson objectives

You will...

• repeat some theory
• experience the end assignment through practice a debate

Description

Debate

a contest, almost a game, where two or more speakers present their arguments with the intention of persuading one another. 

Persuasive techniques

1. Power of three: involve the audience
2. Emotive language
3. Rhetorical questions
4. Say again
   
5. Undermine opposing views
   
6. Anecdote
   
7. Direct address
   
8. Exaggeration

Persuasive techniques

Debate structure

1. The chairperson introduces the topic and the 1st proposition speaker.
   
2. The 1st proposition speaker gives a full overview of the topic and their view.
   
3. The 1st opposition speaker argues against what the 1st proposition speaker says and comes up with a new argument.
   
4. The 2nd proposition speaker gives their view along with any new points.
   
5. The 2nd opposition speaker gives their speech.
   
6. The 3rd proposition speaker gives their view along with any new points.
   
7. The 3rd opposition speaker gives their speech.
   
8. The debate is opened to the floor.
   
9. The opposition summary (or ‘closer’) speaker summarises the opposition’s arguments.
   
10. The proposition summary (or ‘closer’) speaker summarises the proposition's main arguments.
    

State, Explain, Illustrate

S – State your main idea or argument (just like a topic sentence)

Ex – Explain in detail why you feel your idea or argument is correct

I – Illustrate your idea or argument with an example/ scenario that the FLOOR will relate to

Assignment

2 motions

2 groups:

• Each group contains proposition and opposition
• Teacher gives you a number and 
• In your group search for arguments
• time: 10 minutes

Assignment

The motions:

1. This house believes that advertising does more harm than good.
2. This house believes that the world is unfairly biased in favour of men.

Let's debate

I am fully prepared for the debate (pta assignment)

😒🙁😐🙂😃

End Assessment

To prepare yourself:

1. Search arguments for and against euthanasia.
2. Search arguments for and against CSR.

Include the concepts discussed in class in your arguments.

During class you will be informed which debate and position your in.