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    • A previous critique questioned the logical validity of the precautionary principle.
    • Thomas Boyer-Kassem discussed the scope and assumptions of this critique.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To address Boyer-Kassem's objections regarding the scope and assumptions of the precautionary principle critique.
    • To reaffirm the incoherence of the precautionary principle as a decision rule.

    Main Methods:

    • Revisiting the logical validity of a theorem concerning the precautionary principle.
    • Analyzing and responding to specific objections raised by Boyer-Kassem.

    Main Results:

    • All objections concerning the scope of the precautionary principle critique were adequately addressed.
    • The plausibility of the assumptions underlying the critique was defended.

    Conclusions:

    • The precautionary principle, when used as a decision rule, is demonstrably incoherent.
    • The original critique's findings regarding the precautionary principle's flaws are upheld.