Argumentons
Argumentons are hypothetical discrete units of argumentative content used in formal models of argumentation. An argumenton encodes a single claim or premise, a stance (for, against, or neutral), a confidence rating, and metadata such as source and relevance. In graph-based models, argumentons serve as the nodes, connected by inferential or attack relations that together form an argument network.
Origin and usage: The term appears in computational argumentation and rhetorical analysis literature as a convenient
Structure and dynamics: Argumentons can be categorized as premises, conclusions, assumptions, or rebuttals. Weights reflect perceived
Applications and limitations: In AI debate platforms, educational tools, and influence analysis, argumentons help simulate argumentative
Related topics include argumentation theory and computational argumentation, as well as claim graphs and persuasion dynamics.