Blog#2 Rebuttal

1. People debate to convey their own opinions and views regarding their own matter.
Rebuttal: Opinions are personal point of view of the people arguing. A statement of opinion expresses an attitude toward something – it makes a judgment, view, or conclusion, or gives an opinion that cannot be proven true or false. A statement of fact expresses only what actually happened, or what could be proven by objective data. To have a strong argument, it must be based on real information (facts). We should distinguish distinguish the fact from the opinion to make a sound judgment in a debate.

2. There are pros and cons regarding an issue.

Rebuttal: Arguing in any particular issue is just a waste of time and no longer relevant. like for instance the motion is "THBT there should be a divorce law in the Philippines." the motion is not debatable because divorce is contrary to our culture, religion and family values.

3. To have a clear view on a certain topic.

Rebuttal: The issue becomes more complicated and unresolved. When you hThear both sides of an issue, the disadvantage is that sometimes they can get so heated that it deteriorates into an argument and there is no respectful listening to the opponent's side. It is difficult for the debater to present ideas in a clear and effective manner, and in a way which he loses.

4. It allows critical thinking and analysis.
Rebuttal: It does not allow critical thinking and analysis because debaters no longer critic or analyze due to limited allotted. The exact information he needs is quite impossible to attain because of the short of time given.

5. To think, organize thoughts and points and make decisions under pressure

Rebuttal: When people think under pressure his ideas usually tends to err and present weak points. His decisions are not accurate and sounds impulsive.



6. It develops self confidence

Rebuttal: It does not develop self-confidence becausethe more you argue the more you feel inadequate and doubtful, considering the merits of the arguments of the opposite side.

7. It broadens one's mind to new ideas.

Rebuttal: Good and convincing arguments of the opposite side tend to limit your thinking and ultimately weakens your personal convictions.

7 Reasons Why People Debate

1. People debate to convey their own opinions and views regarding their own matter.

2. There are pros and cons regarding an issue.

• pros and cons can strengthen academic papers and debates. By weighing the pros and cons beforehand, someone can consider potential objections to a point, as well as ways to dismiss a counter-argument. They can also be used to identify weaknesses in an argument: if you notice a lack of discussion of the cons of an issue, for example, it is probably too good to be true.

3. to have a clear view on a certain topic.

• to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
  

4. it allows critical thinking and analysis.

• Critical thinking skills give students the ability to not only understand what they have read or been shown but also to build upon that knowledge without incremental guidance. Critical thinking teaches students that knowledge is fluid and builds upon itself.

5. to think, organize thoughts and points and make decisions under pressure

6. it develops self confidence.

7. it broadens one's mind to new ideas.