A Survey on Probabilistic Argumentation

Abstract

Most formal approaches to argumentative reasoning focus on the analysis of qualitative aspects. An exeption is the framework of probabilistic argumentation systems. Its philosophy is to include both qualitative and quantitative aspects of argumentation through a simple way of combining logic and probability theory. Probabilities are used to weigh arguments for and against a particular conclusion. The aim of this paper is to help establishing probabilistic argumentation as a legitimate formal model and a powerful tool for argumentation.