C.A.S.T.

Acronym

C.A.S.T.

1. 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

• Critical thinking
• Fallacy
• argument