Pre-course Materials

Please watch the videos below to get an introduction to Nalanda Debate. An introductory textbook that goes into more detail will also be sent out before the course begins. There is a short recommended reading list below.

During the first few days of the course, we will use a series of drills and exercises to lay a strong foundation and get in the habit of debate. Then, we will begin to use the debate format to explore a range of questions in philosophy, logic, and cognition over the duration of the Fall Debate School.