Dung's Framework

Dung’s Framework is a method used in artificial intelligence to analyze and evaluate arguments. It involves representing arguments as nodes in a network, with edges showing conflicts or attacks between them. The framework helps identify sets of arguments that can coexist without conflict—called acceptable or grounded sets. It provides rules to determine which arguments are justified based on how they defend themselves against attacks and support others. This structure is useful in complex decision-making, allowing systems to reason about conflicting information, prioritize beliefs, and derive logical conclusions in a consistent way.