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In this paper we describe a method for the specification of computationalmodels of argument using dialogue games. The method, which consists ofsupplying a set of semantic definitions for the performatives making upthe game, together with a state transition diagram, is described in full.Its use is illustrated by some examples of varying complexity, includingtwo complete specifications of particular dialogue games, Mackenzie's DC,and the authors' own TDG. The latter is also illustrated by a fully workedexample illustrating all the features of the game.
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Bench-Capon, T.J.M., Geldard, T. & Leng, P. A method for the computational modelling of dialectical argument with dialogue games. Artificial Intelligence and Law 8, 233–254 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008308627745
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