Carter, J. A. and Peterson, M. (2015) On the epistemology of the precautionary principle. Erkenntnis, 80(1), pp. 1-13. (doi: 10.1007/s10670-014-9609-x)
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Abstract
In this paper we present two distinctly epistemological puzzles that arise for one who aspires to defend the precautionary principle. The first puzzle involves an application of contextualism in epistemology; and the second puzzle concerns the task of defending a plausible version of the precautionary principle that would not be invalidated by the de minimis principle.
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: | 25 February 2014 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2014 Springer Science+Business Media |
First Published: | First published in Erkenntnis 80(1): 1-13 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy |
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