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C.A.S.T.

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Acronym

C.A.S.T.

  1. (critical reading) A mnemonic framework for evaluating arguments, standing for Counterexamples, Assumptions, Strengthen, and Terms.

Expansions

Counterexamples
Scenarios or cases that would falsify or undermine the author's claims.
Assumptions
Premises the author accepts without justification, often implicitly.
Strengthen
Evidence or reasoning that, if added, would make the argument more compelling.
Terms
Words or phrases within the argument that introduce vagueness, ambiguity, or logical gaps.

See also

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