CFP for publication or other deadlineOctober 1, 2026
Triadic progression of Artificial Argumentation
Call for papers for an edited volume exploring formal, informal, and human-centric approaches to artificial argumentation.
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Triadic Progression of Artificial Argumentation
The volume examines the emergence and future development of artificial argumentation through three interconnected themes: formal logic, informal logic, and human-centric approaches. Contributions are welcomed from researchers in argumentation theory, artificial intelligence, explainable AI, AI ethics, AI governance, philosophy, law, and related disciplines.
Themes and Topics
The volume focuses on three main areas:
1. Formalisms
Topics may include:
Logic-based construction
Rule-based systems
Abstract argumentation frameworks
Qualitative acceptance and quantitative assessment methods
Qualitative analysis of arguments
Normative and descriptive analysis
Norm-based protocols
Pragma-dialectics
2. Informalisms
Topics may include:
Dialogue theory
Speech acts
Argumentation schemes
Protocols and moves
Preference rankings
Argument relations
Audience-centric models
Rhetorical analysis
Multi-agent systems
Scheme analysis
Presumptive reasoning
Practical reasoning
Goal-oriented agents
Scheme-based rebuttals
Dialogue games
Virtuous argumentation
3. Human-Centric Approaches
Topics may include:
Value-guided argumentation models
AI ethics
AI governance
Human-centric philosophical traditions
Debating technologies
Artificial arguers
Designing virtuous agents
Legal reasoning
Medical decision-support
The editors also welcome proposals for other topics that fit the volume's focus on the development of artificial argumentation.
Submission Guidelines
Full paper deadline: 1 October 2026
Word count: 4,000–8,000 words
Format: Microsoft Word
Originality: Submissions must be previously unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere.