A computational model of argumentation in everyday conversation: A problem-centred approach

Human beings share a common competence for generating relevant arguments. We therefore hypothesize the existence of a cognitive procedure that enables them to determine the content of their arguments. The originality of the present approach is to analyse spontaneous argument generation as a process in which arguments either signal problems or aim at solving previously acknowledged problems. Keywords. Argumentation, conversation, abduction, cognition.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2008
• Where: COMMA
• Authors: Jean-Louis Dessalles
• Keywords: Applied Computing, COMMA 2008, Common Competence, Relevant Arguments, Spontaneous Argument Generation