Ars Inveniendi 2.0: Can AI Revolutionize the Topics?

Jonas Gabrielsen; Nicolaas T.O. Mouton

Ars Inveniendi 2.0: Can AI Revolutionize the Topics?

Jonas Gabrielsen^*
, Nicolaas T.O. Mouton

^*Corresponding author

Department of Communication and Arts

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Abstract

Ars Inveniendi 2.0: Can AI Revolutionize the Topics?
In this paper, we explore the potential of combining artificial intelligence with the classical rhetorical method of argument invention. We outline the strengths of the Topics and then identify a core limitation: the system’s tendency to rely on generic topoi when analyzing unique or context-specific cases. Building on this analysis, we examine the extent to which large language models, such as ChatGPT, can help address this limitation. Based on an analysis of selected examples, we argue that ChatGPT does indeed generate more context-specific arguments, although the Topics remain relevant in the prompting.

Translated title of the contribution	Kan AI optimere argumentgenerering
Original language	English
Title of host publication	Book of Abstracts : 5th European Conference on Argumentation
Publisher	Warsaw University of Technology
Publication date	24 Sept 2025
Pages	55
Publication status	Published - 24 Sept 2025
Event	European Conference on Argumentation - Duration: 23 Sept 2025 → 26 Sept 2025 Conference number: 5 https://ecargument.org/

Conference

Conference	European Conference on Argumentation
Number	5
Period	23/09/2025 → 26/09/2025
Internet address	https://ecargument.org/

Keywords

Topics
Rhetoric
AI
ChatGPT
Argumentation

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