Difference between revisions of "A Prioris"

An a priori is a short, tricky argument which shows that the resolution is inherently a true or false statement. A prioris are strategic (and abusive) because if dropped, one debater could immediately win the round by proving the resolution either true or false under a [[truth testing]] role of the ballot, even if they are losing all other substantive aspects of the debate. A prioris are particularly abusive since they can be extremely and hidden in speeches with the hope that opponents will not flow them or forget to respond. One weakness of an a priori, however, is that it requires a truth testing role of the ballot to function since it solely proves the resolution true or false.