Value Based Argumentation Frameworks

TL;DR

This paper presents value-based argumentation frameworks that extend Dung's models by incorporating social values, enabling rational decision-making based on the importance of different values.

Contribution

It introduces a novel extension to standard argumentation frameworks that accounts for social values influencing argument strength and acceptance.

Findings

Framework effectively models value-driven argumentation scenarios

Enables rational decision-making considering social values

Extends Dung's argumentation frameworks with value-based reasoning

Abstract

This paper introduces the notion of value-based argumentation frameworks, an extension of the standard argumentation frameworks proposed by Dung, which are able toshow how rational decision is possible in cases where arguments derive their force from the social values their acceptance would promote.