absolute truth exist
Absolute truth exist. "What is absolutely true is always correct, everywhere, all the time, under any condition. An entity's ability to discern these things is irrelevant to that state of truth." "Steven Robiner "Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts." "Daniel Patrick Moynihan i use these quotes the show what absolute truth is. any questions or statements about the definition, please post in the first round....
The banking concept of education is oppressive.
"Education thus becomes an act depositing, in which the students are the depositories and the teacher is the depositor. Instead of communicating, the teacher issues communiques and makes deposits which the students patiently receive, memorize, and repeat. This is the "banking" concept of education, which the scope of action allowed the students extends only as far as receiving, filing, and storing the deposits."...
Is the banking concept of education oppressive?
The banking concept of education is oppressive because if the education system were helping students learn and process the information taught to them, one third of the population wouldn't practically be illiterate. Children need to be literate and learn in a non-oppressive education because students will use their literacy skills everyday. These skills will also lead to better communication, locally and nationally. Hirsch writes about this in his "Literacy and Cultural Literacy: The Decline Of L...
Hirsch's Method of Pedagogy Trumps Freire's
Pedagogy is the method and practice of teaching. Based on this definition, Hirsch"s traditional, narrative approach or "banking system" of education trumps Freire"s more progressive (problem-posing) views. A modern society functions most effectively with a system of roads, bridges, tunnels, highways, etc. used to transport goods. Likewise, a modern society functions most effectively when a cultural and intellectual infrastructure is in place and is used to transfer ideas. Hirsch"s theory of edu...
It is Logically Impossible that a Maximally Great Being Exists.
It is logically impossible that a maximally great being exists.
Just a few definitions:
Maximally great being (MGB)- A being greater than all other conceivable beings. A MGB is attributed omnipotence, omniscience, perfect moral goodness, and being the necessary creator of the Universe. Note, however, that this being must be subject to the laws of logic for the purposes of this discussion. The MGB we are discussing could not, for instan...
Needs only exist within the context of a desire.
This debate is designed to determine whether or not there is such thing as a need outside of the context of a want. I will be arguing that such a thing is not logically possible. 1. First round-acceptance 2. Second round-opening arguments 3. Third round- closing arguments...
There is no point in doing anything.
Let's face it, there is no "in the long run." As John Maynard Keynes said, "In the long run, we are all dead." So why make an impression on a crowd that will, in the long run, die out? This website won't remain on the web. Civilization will inevitably die off, power will be lost, the world will explode. This very argument won't be remembered as, "The discussion that saved the universe!" Maybe there is some self-fulfillment involved, but, as I have stated many times, we will all be dead. That fee...
Consciousness is non-physical, and self-aware.
The debate here is whether consciousness is to be believed as physical or non-physical. The argument assumes no science is required to prove it and that consciousness is real and has a non-physical "self" of it's own - it's an "a priori" argument. I want to win votes on my belief that consciousness is non-physical, and therefore does not require a brain or other matter to be self-aware. It is a philosophical argument, not in the science category. Define "mind"... a brain? My understanding is...
The mind is a purely physical substance
In this following debate, I will be arguing that the mind is a purely physical substance, like everything else in the universe. My opponents criteria has to be backed up by scientific evidence. I will start with my criteria in round 2 as soon as someone accepts the challenge....
The Evidence Points to Atheism
Resolution: The Evidence Points to Atheism BOP is shared Rules: No Forfeits No Fallacies No Insults 72 Hours to Post 8000 Characters Max 1 Week Voting Period Acceptance in R1 Follow the debate structure Structure: Round 1: Pre-debate info and Acceptance Round 2: My argument + Con's arguments and rebuttals. Round 3: Rebuttals from both parties Round 4: Rebuttals from both parties Round 5: Conclusion, no new arguments or rebuttals. Keep under 1000 characters....