Unit 4 · Lesson 3• 5 min
Structure & Organization 3
Whoever wins the V/C debate usually wins the round, even with weaker contentions.
Attack their Criterion, not their Value
'Their Value of Justice is fine — but their Criterion of utilitarianism FAILS to capture justice because it ignores minority rights.'
Defend yours with one case
Have ONE clean historical or philosophical example that makes your Criterion the obviously-correct test.
Quick Check
1. Best framework attack:
Answer all 1 to check.
Takeaway
Win the Criterion debate and the round usually follows.