Applying reflective equilibrium : Towards the justification of a precautionary principle
- Author
- Tanja Rechnitzer
- Publication Year
- 2022
- Publisher
- Springer Cham
- Language
- English
- Document Type
- Book
- Faculty / Subject Heading
- Human Science
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This book provides the first explicit case study for an application of the method of reflective equilibrium (RE), using it to develop and defend a precautionary principle. It thereby makes an important and original contribution to questions of philosophical method and methodology. The book shows step-by-step how RE is applied, and develops a methodological framework which will be useful for everyone who wishes to use reflective equilibrium. With respect to precautionary principles, the book demonstrates how a rights-based precautionary principle can be constructed and defended.
Keywords: Religion and Philosophy / Epistemology / Moral Philosophy / Applied Ethics / Philosophy of Nature / Reflective Equilibrium / Precautionary Principle / Applying Reflective / Equilibrium / Philosophical Method / Methodology of Ethics / Moral Justification / Climate Ethics
