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The Price of Precaution and the Ethics of Risk

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The book presents a groundbreaking philosophical analysis of the precautionary principle, focusing on the ethics of risk imposition. It develops a novel theory that defends precaution in environmental and technological policymaking while addressing common criticisms and flaws. The implications of this theory extend to bio-, information-, and nuclear technologies, as well as global climate change policies. The author emphasizes the necessity of balancing ethical action with the costs of precaution and offers practical suggestions for regulatory frameworks, challenging existing ethical theories and societal norms.

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The Price of Precaution and the Ethics of Risk, Christian Munthe

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2011
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Tytuł
The Price of Precaution and the Ethics of Risk
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2011
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
204
ISBN13
9789400713291
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Opis
The book presents a groundbreaking philosophical analysis of the precautionary principle, focusing on the ethics of risk imposition. It develops a novel theory that defends precaution in environmental and technological policymaking while addressing common criticisms and flaws. The implications of this theory extend to bio-, information-, and nuclear technologies, as well as global climate change policies. The author emphasizes the necessity of balancing ethical action with the costs of precaution and offers practical suggestions for regulatory frameworks, challenging existing ethical theories and societal norms.