Extension:DebateTree

The Wikidebate extension adds two tags ( and ) that are meant to wrap arguments and objections in discussion trees. When done properly, the extension is then able to compute the status ("sustained" or "refuted") of every argument and objection in the discussion following the rules of the dialectic algorithm.

Usage
Build discussion trees with the following syntax:

Argument about something.
 * Objection to the argument.
 * Objection to the objection.
 * Second objection to the argument.

Proper indentation is crucial! You may also wrap the tags in templates for a shorter and localized syntax: