On the Acceptability of Meta-arguments

In this paper we introduce a theory of meta-argumentation, by using Dung’s theory of abstract argumentation to reason about itself. Metaarguments are generated from atomic arguments, and extensions of acceptable meta-arguments are based on Dung’s argumentation semantics. To illustrate our theory, we show how to represent Toulmin schemes in this theory by introducing meta-arguments using the Caminada labeling, and metaarguments for support.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: IAT
• Authors: Guido Boella, Leendert van der Torre, Serena Villata
• Keywords: Abstract Argumentation, Dung’s Argumentation Semantics, Dung’s Theory, IAT 2009, Intelligent Agents