An overview of key philosophical arguments used in Lincoln Douglas debate and a primer on how to use and refute them effectively. Emphasizes strategic framework debate.

Topics Covered: 

• The function of philosophical frameworks in Lincoln Douglas debate 
• The Classics: Utilitarianism and Deontology
• Strategic framework writing and refutation
• Framework weighing and contention-level interactions
• Beyond the Classics: Rawls, Scanlon, Gauthier, and others 
• Advanced topics: Meta-ethics, preclusion, and argument analysis