What is conditionality?
An if, then relationship. Two positions that may not coexist with one another may be run by the negative, on the grounds that each position rejects the affirmative proposal. Also, a system of dependence (A is conditional on B) meaning that if B is disproven, A is also disproven. The negative might argue that the case arguments are conditional on the affirmative solvency. If the plan does not solve, than the debate about the impact of the case goes away. Contradictory arguments are often justified through conditionality, but all conditional arguments are not contradictory. In a compelling sense, all arguments are conditional: every test is advocating something and every instance of advocacy is also a test of whether a certain change is a wise course.
Related Questions
- If the Government is offering a more attractive system of support, do we need conditionality / sanctions? Won people want to volunteer?
- Is the range of conditionality in the Greek program a return to the more traditional IMF "austerity" measures of the past?
- Does worker rights conditionality protect American workers?
