Carter, J. A. and Peterson, M. (2016) On the epistemology of the precautionary principle: reply to Steglich-Petersen. Erkenntnis, 81(2), pp. 297-304. (doi: 10.1007/s10670-015-9740-3)
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Abstract
In a recent paper in this journal (2014), we proposed two novel puzzles associated with the precautionary principle. Both are puzzles that materialise, we argue, once we investigate the principle through an epistemological lens, and each constitutes a philosophical hurdle for any proponent of a plausible version of the precautionary principle. Steglich-Petersen (Erkenntnis 1–9, 2014) claims, also in this journal, that he has resolved our puzzles. In this short note, we explain why we remain skeptical.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Carter, Professor J Adam |
| Authors: | Carter, J. A., and Peterson, M. |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) |
| College/School: | College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Philosophy |
| Journal Name: | Erkenntnis |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| ISSN: | 0165-0106 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1572-8420 |
| Published Online: | 05 June 2015 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2015 Springer Science+Business Media |
| First Published: | First published in Erkenntnis 81(2): 297-304 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy |
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