Record Nr.

UNINA9910580148203321

Autore

Rechnitzer Tanja

Titolo

Applying reflective equilibrium : towards the justification of a precautionary principle / / Tanja Rechnitzer

Pubbl/distr/stampa


2022
Cham : , : Springer International Publishing AG, , 2022
©2022

ISBN

3-031-04333-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xi, 273 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Logic, Argumentation and Reasoning ; ; v.27

Classificazione

PHI004000PHI005000PHI021000

Soggetti

Logic

Knowledge, Theory of

Critical thinking

Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge

Ethics & moral philosophy

Philosophy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. Introduction -- 2. Reflective Equilibrium: The Method and its Applications -- 3. Precautionary Principles -- 4. Design of the Case Study -- 5. Case Study, Part 1: Developing a Candidate System -- 6. Case Study, Part 2: Focus on the Process of Adjustments -- 7. Case Study, Part 3: Reaching a State of Reflective Equilibrium? -- 8. Results and Discussion -- 9. Towards a Toolbox for Applying RE -- 10. Conclusion -- 11. Appendix.

Sommario/riassunto

This open access 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. The case

study succeeds in demonstrating that RE can be successfully applied and puts real constraints on the justification process. This is all the more remarkable as the case study was designed as an open-ended process, without presupposing any specific results. This book will be highly relevant both to people interested in philosophical methodology and epistemology, as well as to researchers who are interested in using philosophical methods and tools and applying them to practical problems.