logo

Philo@PA: The Philomathean Society


A friendly guide to parliamentary extemporaneous debate at Phillips Academy.


Home | Curriculum | Drills | Videos | Debate Format | Additional Resources

Readings

General Topics

Introducing Parliamentary Debate

Modern Debate: Its Logic and Strategy

Parliamentary Debate

UoB Debating Guide to University Debating

TDA Beginner Debate Guide

TDA Intermediate Debate Guide

The Philosophical Foundations of Judging Debate

Case Construction

Argumentation, Discussion, and Debate

Affirmative Case: Brief Format

Structure of Arguments

Developing Cases

Analysis for Case Construction

Analysis

Quality of Evidence

Philosophy and Economics

Man, Economy, and State with Power and Market

Utilitarianism