Lincoln–Douglas Debate
One-on-one values debate. Build rigorous frameworks, craft elegant cases, and defend your philosophy under fire.
What is LD Debate?
Lincoln–Douglas is a rigorous one-on-one event centered on ethics and philosophy. Learn to reason clearly, write compelling cases, and deliver under time pressure.
LD Resources
- Master Frameworks: Value/criterion patterns tailored to each resolution.
- Research Deep Dives: Use JSTOR and Google Scholar for premium evidence.
- Draft Your Case: Build aff and neg; iterate with captain feedback.
- Drill CX & Rebuttals: Focused cross-ex and 1AR/NR redos to sharpen clash.
- Mock Rounds: Weekly alumni-judged scrimmages to simulate TOC pressure.
Topic Archive
Browse past resolutions, briefs, and exemplar cases.
LD Lessons
Work through the curriculum step-by-step: foundations, case building, theory, Ks/CPs/DAs, drills, and TOC strategy.