Jean Wagemans

Jean Wagemans is a Professor at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Humanities, where he leads research in the Department of Speech Communication, Argumentation Theory and Rhetoric. His work specializes in the interdisciplinary study of argumentative discourse, bridging philosophy, linguistics, and computational analysis. He maintains an active research profile with recent publications exploring AI-generated argumentation, legal/medical discourse, and digital misinformation.

Wagemans' research centers on argumentation theory, rhetoric, and debate, with emphasis on practical applications in AI ethics, healthcare communication, and public discourse. His recent investigations include:

• Developing computational models like Adpositional Argumentation (AdArg) for natural discourse analysis
• Examining ethical frameworks for AI-generated arguments
• Creating argument-checking methodologies to combat misinformation
• Analyzing normative structures in public deliberation

His scholarly publications (2022-2024) demonstrate a distinct trajectory toward computational argumentation, with recurring themes of AI ethics, misinformation detection, and applied discourse analysis. Recent works systematically address:

• The intersection of argumentation theory with AI systems
• Methodologies for evaluating reasoning in natural language
• Cross-disciplinary applications in law, medicine, and digital humanities