Kritiks

Overview

Kritiks (or critiques) are arguments that isolate a particular aspect of the resolution or of an opponents case that is 'problematic.' Ks can focus on philosophy, sociology, being, identity, or even economics. K debate is considered strategic because critiques will often link to a variety of affirmatives on every topic and can be used to 'frame out' other positions. Ks can be leveraged as criticisms of an opponents entire methodology and thus can be used to indite the form of their arguments and even the way they are presented. For instance, some criticisms of general concepts like 'rule-making' or 'reason' can be used to respond to theory, truth testing role of the ballots, and framework arguments. K's are a very common style of debate in both LD and Policy.

Structure of Kritiks

[Brief explanation of the structure of a kritik, including what Link, Impact, Alternative, and the Role of the Ballot is.]

Responding to Kritiks

[Brief explanation of responding to kritiks, including how to Respond from Political Perspectives and how to Responding from Philosophical Perspectives.

Policy Kritiks

[I'm not completely sure what to call this category, but it should have a brief description about the standard types of kritiks and include links to Capitalism Ks and Security Ks.]

Identity Kritiks

[Brief descriptions of Kritiks that revolve around some sort of identity, and should include links to Afropess Ks, Setcol Ks, Disability Ks, Feminism Ks, and Queer Theory Ks.

Postmodern Kritiks

[Again not sure if this name is completely appropriate, but brief description of Postmodern kritiks, including links to Psychoanalysis Ks, Deleuze Ks, Nietzsche Ks, Semiocapitalism Ks, and Baudrillard Ks.