ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Argumentation framework

Okay, kiddo, imagine you have a lot of Legos in front of you. Now, you want to build something using those Legos. But you can't use all of them at once or use them in any way you want. You need to follow some rules to build something that makes sense.

Similarly, when talking about an argumentation framework, we're talking about a set of rules that helps us to build arguments using different pieces of information. These pieces of information are called "propositions."

Propositions are like building blocks. They can be either true or false, and we use them to form arguments. But we can't just use any proposition to form an argument. We need to follow some rules to make sure our argument is valid.

These rules are like the Lego instructions. They tell us how to build our argument so that it's strong and makes sense. For example, we can't just put any random pieces of Lego together and call it a castle. We need to follow the instructions and make sure that each Lego piece is connected properly.

With argumentation frameworks, we have specific rules that guide how we build our argument. These rules help us to identify which propositions are related to each other and how we can put them together to form a valid argument.

In summary, an argumentation framework is like a set of instructions that helps us to build arguments using propositions. These rules guide us to ensure that our arguments are strong and make sense, just like Lego instructions guide us to build something that's sturdy and functional.