Unit 5 · Lesson 1• 23 min

What the Negative Must (and Must Not) Prove

Today's lesson

The Negative's burden is often misunderstood

Quick Check

1. What is one legitimate Negative strategy in BQ besides arguing a counter-thesis?
2. True or False?
"The Negative must always prove the resolution is false beyond any doubt to win."

Answer all 2 questions to check.

A challenge round will appear here shortly.

Takeaway

Choose between a counter-thesis case and a purely defensive strategy based on the resolution, and never…