DOMAINS AND THEMES OF ARGUMENTS Dulcinea can handle many kinds of argument domain and theme, such as the following extracts. Traffic: introduction of two-way lanes / development of electric cars Whaling: moratorium on the the hunting of whales Working Conditions: reduction in number of working hours Housing: extended families living together Sports: prize money for Olympic prizewinners / commercialization of the Olympic Games Medicine: regarding brain death as actual death / execution of euthanasia EXAMPLE OF ARGUMENT Argument Domain: Traffic Matters Argument Goal: A two-way lane must be introduced Generated argument text: (English translation) In Midousuji street, a one-way system was introduced while a two-way lane for buses was not introduced. This forced a change in the routes of bus services resulting in a decrease in passengers of 40%. In this way, if a two-way lane is not introduced with a one-way system, the routes of bus services changes and the number of passengers will decrease. Moreover, if the number of passengers decrease, the bus service may be forced to stop. On the other hand, introducing a two-way lane seems to put pedestrians in danger. However the pedestrians were not in danger in London when a two-way lane was introduced, because the buses turned their headlights on. In this way, if the buses turn their headlights on, the pedestrians will not be in danger, even though a two-way lane is introduced. Therefore, a two-way lane must be introduced. OUTLINE OF DEMONSTRATION First of all, we choose traffic matters as the argument domain and make an argument which asserts "We must introduce the two-way lane". At first, we limit the argument to its direct grounds and give you a brief explanation of the function and output for each module. Then, using the same argument theme, we make a complete argument that includes refutations for the oppos- ing arguments, together with examples. After that, opposing arguments such as "must not introduce a two-way lane" will be performed. Other argument themes in the same area of traffic matters may also be demonstrated. Finally, we will take another domain, of your choice, and show you some arguments. - 112 -