Argumentation Machines: New Frontiers in Argument and Computation

Reed, C.; Norman, T.J.

In the late 1990s, AI witnessed an increasing use of the term 'argumentation' within its bounds: in natural language processing, in user interface design, in logic programming and nonmonotonic reasoning, in Al's interface with the legal community, and in the newly emerging field of multi-agent systems. It seemed to me that many of these uses of argumentation were inspired by (of­ ten inspired) guesswork, and that a great majority of the AI community were unaware that there was a maturing, rich field of research in Argumentation Theory (and Critical Thinking and Informal Logic) that had been steadily re­ building a scholarly approach to the area over the previous twenty years or so. Argumentation Theory, on its side; was developing theories and approaches that many in the field felt could have a role more widely in research and soci­ ety, but were for the most part unaware that AI was one of the best candidates for such application.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2010-10-22

Format: Paperback

ISBN-10: 9789048165179

ISBN-13: 9789048165179

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-017-0431-1

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 240