Rubrics of Debate (what are they?)
By Modestah
@Modestah (11177)
United States
June 16, 2007 9:03pm CST
a gal does not like a question or a reply to it - then starts insisting that she is being personally attacked. When the only thing that occured was that her opinion was not agreed with. This was stated in a rational manner yet the retort is anything but.
*sigh*
Does anyone know what the defined ruberics of debate are??? the person states that she is studied in debate - which may be so, but how are the rubrics defined?
Is not debate a rational give and take, offering facts and logic to back up opinions and stances which oppose the other member of the debate? Is it not something of a dignified nature? not a hurling of false adhominums?
Are not debates noted for fostering analytical thinking - etiquette - and clarity?
Does anyone study Rhetoric these days?
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@misheleen73 (6037)
• United States
17 Jun 07
Oh Modestah, it seems as though you've gone and entered the valley of no return !! I tend to stay away from those types of discussions, I do so hate all the nastiness and harassment. I can't even stand to read it. There is no such thing as a good debate anymore. People just get their panties all in a bunch if you disagree with them. So I stay happy and peaceful, far far away in my own little neverland...lol
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@Woodpigeon (3710)
• Ireland
17 Jun 07
What a wonderful question! I'm not sure who you are speaking of, or what you got embroiled in, but I know you and I had a disagreement over a tshirt and I thought you handled the expression of your opinion, which was different than mine, rationally, logically, and respectfully. It can be done, although sometimes that isn't what we see here at Mylot!
I always avoided deabting in school as my blood presure tends to shoot with excitement, so it wouldn't be a great hobby for me. Aren't the 'rubrics' of debate just the way you organize your stance, and the way you back up your points?
I think people can get waaaay off topic as the topic itself heats up. Then you do get treated to a display of rhetoric.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
17 Jun 07
You are absolutely correct my dear. That's exactly what debating (a debate) is.
I confess, I had to look up "rubric" as it is a term I've not previously heard. There is a wonderful expalnation to be found at www.dictionary.com
As for rhetoric, I think these days it would only be scholars and linguists studying it.
@Modestah (11177)
• United States
19 Jun 07
Wow, that is neat that you looked it up. Thanks!
I was going by this understanding of the word:
(from the source you mentioned)
3. any established mode of conduct or procedure; protocol.
noun
1. an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
: an established rule, tradition, or custom
