An Argumentation Framework Supporting Evidential Reasoning with Applications to Contract Monitoring (2007)
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@MISC{Oren07anargumentation,
author = {Nir Oren},
title = {An Argumentation Framework Supporting Evidential Reasoning with Applications to Contract Monitoring},
year = {2007}
}
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Abstract
work contained in this document has been submitted in support of an application for a degree or qualification of this or any other university or other institution of learning. All verbatim extracts have been distinguished by quotation marks, and all sources of information have been specifically acknowledged. Signed: Date: 2007 In this thesis we present a framework for argument which aims to support concepts useful for evi-dential reasoning. The framework is presented at two levels, an abstract level, in which arguments are not treated as concrete entities, and a concrete level, in which arguments are underpinned by Subjective Logic. At the abstract level, the framework provides the theoretical underpinnings for the concept of support in a manner distinct from other frameworks. Support for an argument can mean that the argument may be inferred from existing arguments, or that the argument is a prima facie argument. At the concrete level, support for burden of proof, argument schemes and sensing actions is introduced. A simple dialogue game is also presented, which shows how agents can
