The generic/actual argument model of practical reasoning

  • Authors:

  • John L. Yearwood;Andrew Stranieri

  • Affiliations:

  • Centre for Informatics and Applied Optimization, University of Ballarat, School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences, University Drive, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia;Centre for Informatics and Applied Optimization, University of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

  • Venue:
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

In this paper, we present a model of reasoning called the generic/actual argument model (GAAM). Reasoning within a discursive community can be represented with this model so that participant claims can be accommodated without recourse to combative metaphors such as attack or defeat. The model facilitates the comprehension of complex reasoning for humans as well as being a computational representation for machine modelling of reasoning. As such, the model naturally integrates machine inferences with human. The model has been the basis for the development of practical systems to support reasoning and deliberation in areas of law and organizational decision making. Here, we present a formal description of the model and identify some of its characteristics.