Motions

Novice Finals

  • This House Believes that filial piety should not be considered a moral obligation in modern society.
  • Schools Finals

  • THP a world where extremely succesful individuals are seen as gifted rather than industrious
  • Grand Final

  • THS The Creation of PEAD
  • Semifinals

  • The motion for this round has not been released.
  • Round 5

  • THP a world in which religious obligations were based on rational determination (e.g. using reason and factual analysis in order to determine truth) rather than divine commands (e.g. “because God says so.”)
  • Round 4

  • THBT a world of neutral contentment (no suffering but no profound joy) is preferable to a world of sublime happiness and crushing tragedy.
  • Round 3

  • THBT post-colonial states should prioritize negative rights over positive rights
  • Round 2

  • This House Believes that the rise of gamified educational tools (e.g., Gimkit, Kahoot) does more harm than good
  • Round 1

  • This House believes that parents should respond to children's displaced aggression with gentle redirection (i.e., emotional validation, encourage emotional regulation) rather than firm discipline (i.e., setting clear boundaries, behavioral correction)