Value

General Definition: A concept, standard, or ideal in value debate rounds. Something which, according to the debater, should be upheld (e.g. justice, freedom, equality, etc.).

  • Public Forum: Not a common phrase in PF, although value arguments are often developed as part of “Framework“.
  • World Schools Debate: see general definition.
  • British Parliamentary: see general definition.
  • Canadian National Debate Format: see general definition.