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.