Argumentation Machines: New Frontiers in Argument and Computation [Paperback]

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.1 A Roadmap of Research in Argument and Computation.- 2 Argument and Multi-Agent Systems.- 3 Decision Support for Practical Reasoning.- 4 Computational Models, Argumentation Theories and Legal Practice.- 5 The Persuasion Machine.- 6 Computational models of rhetorical argument.- Author Index.- Topic Index.Springer Book ArchivesNLGPSR ComplianceThe European Union's (EU) General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is a set of rules that requires consumer products to be safe and our obligations to ensure this.If you have any concerns about our products you can contact us on ProductSafety@springernature.com.In case Publisher is established outside the EU, the EU authorized representative is:Springer Nature Customer Service Center GmbHEuropaplatz 369115 Heidelberg, GermanyProductSafety@springernature.com