Applying Reflective Equilibrium: Towards the Justification of a Precautionary Principle

This book provides an original case study for an application of the method of reflective equilibrium (RE) to develop and defend a precautionary principle. It demonstrates how RE can be successfully applied and puts real constraints on the justification process, making it relevant to both philosophical methodology and epistemology and researchers interested in using philosophical methods and tools to address practical problems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 273 pages
Publication date: 02 July 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This open-access book presents the first comprehensive case study of the application of the method of reflective equilibrium (RE) to develop and defend a precautionary principle. By doing so, it makes a significant and pioneering contribution to the fields of philosophical method and methodology. The book offers a step-by-step guide to applying RE, while also developing a methodological framework that will be valuable for anyone interested in utilizing this approach. In terms of precautionary principles, the book showcases how a rights-based precautionary principle can be constructed and defended. The case study successfully demonstrates the viability of RE and imposes meaningful constraints on the justification process. This achievement is particularly noteworthy given that the case study was designed as an open-ended process without any predetermined outcomes. This book holds immense relevance for scholars and researchers in the domains of philosophical methodology, epistemology, and the application of philosophical methods and tools to real-world problems.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031043352
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022