Question

Write an Affirmative and negative argument on “ humans are primarily driven by self interest.”

Answer 1

Human beings are essentially and fundamentally self-interested. According to this theory, even when people are acting selflessly, they are, in effect, being selfish. That is to say, even when they are being charitable, generous, kind to others and so on, they are maximising their self-interest in another way.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Speech

Time

8 min

1st Proposition

1st Opposition

2nd Proposition

2nd Opposition

8 min

8 min

Responsibility of Debater

Introduce motion, define key terms, set burdens, establish mechanism or model if needed, offer substantive arguments

Deal with proposed framework by proposition, clash with proposition arguments, offer own substantive arguments

Clash, offer new substantive arguments, defend 1st speaker's points

8 min

Clash, offer new substantive arguments, defend 1st speaker's points

3rd Proposition

8 min

Clash and Summarize Key Issues

3rd Opposition

Opposition Reply

Proposition Reply

8 min

Clash and Summarize Key Issues

4 min

Crystallize the round

4 min

Crystallize the round