Debate Dynamics: How Controversy Improves Our Beliefs

by Gregor Betz

Book Overview

Is critical argumentation an effective way to overcome disagreement? And does the exchange of arguments bring opponents in a controversy closer to the truth? This study provides a new perspective on these pivotal questions. By means of multi-agent simulations, it investigates the truth and consensus-conduciveness of controversial debates. The book brings together research in formal epistemology and argumentation theory. Aside from its consequences...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9401784264
• ISBN13: 9789401784269
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"