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An ethical analysis of the precautionary principle
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2002
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EngineeringRisk EvaluationSafety ScienceValue TheoryLawRisk AnalysisEmerging RiskRisk CommunicationRisk ManagementManagementApplied EthicEthical AnalysisDecision TheoryPublic PolicyHuman RightsRisk GovernancePrecautionary PrincipleRisk AssessmentNormative EthicRisk Analysis (Business)Second Order
The debate over the precautionary principle is intimately linked with values and worldviews. I examine how diverging conceptions of "the good world" affect the conceptualisation of the precautionary principle. Three complementary conceptualisations emerge; 1) a call for a change in attitude, 2) a prescription for formalistic action and 3) guidance for contextual action. I apply these conceptualisations to two extreme forms of implementations, a minimal and maximum change approach. I conclude by conducting risk evaluations of the second order. What are the risks of implementing the precautionary principle into risk evaluation?