The phrase "a contending position" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a viewpoint or stance that is in opposition to another, often in debates or arguments.
Example: "In the debate, she presented a contending position that challenged the widely accepted theory."
Alternatives: "an opposing stance" or "a rival viewpoint".
They clarify the issues and offer a critical economic and legal analysis of the contending positions along with a series of proposals for resolving or reconciling them.
Another form of synthesis, particularly useful when there is disagreement on the merits of an intervention is to 'adjudicate' between the contending positions.
With both on the court, he said, "their voices are going to come to exemplify the contending positions".
Despite the different conclusions people reach, the structure of the argumentation itself -- in terms of reliance on bedrock absolutes, appeals to congenial authorities, citation of empirical evidence and, of course, emotional pitch -- is often quite similar, whether the contending positions are religious or secular.
Hook's awareness and sensitivity to the polemical and controversial character of the debates on issues of education and political and economic policy rendered him less likely to view the contending positions as scientific hypotheses which would be decided by experimental evidence.
For students, the university is a place to learn more about the world, be exposed to major ideas and issues and to diverse and contending positions.
The contending positions became clearer as the president's Social Security Commission--dogged by protesters--adopted a staff report concluding that the 66-year-old retirement system is on the road to financial ruin.
We believe that the best way to look at this, though, is by considering the broader context rather than by merely evaluating contending positions for and against unionization or the status of persons attending college who participate in sports.
